Oshae Brissett facts for kids
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Brissett with the Indiana Pacers in 2022
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| No. 12 – Long Island Nets | |
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| Power forward / Small forward | |
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| Born | June 20, 1998 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| College | Syracuse (2017–2019) |
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2020 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2019–2020 | →Raptors 905 |
| 2021 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2021–2023 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2023–2024 | Boston Celtics |
| 2025–present | Long Island Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Oshae Jahve Brissett (born June 20, 1998) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League. Before this, he played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.
Oshae started his professional career with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. He then joined the Indiana Pacers in 2021. In 2023, Brissett moved to the Boston Celtics. With the Celtics, he won his first NBA championship in 2024.
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Early Life and Basketball Start
Oshae Brissett was born in Toronto, Canada. His parents are McKeitha McFarlane and Bernard Brissett. He has Jamaican family roots.
He spent his first four years in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto. Later, his family moved to Mississauga. Oshae first went to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School.
To become a better player, Oshae moved away from home. He attended Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. This helped him play against stronger competition. It also improved his chances of being noticed by big colleges. After Findlay Prep, Oshae returned to Canada. He spent a year at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario. There, he was the team captain and played very well.
College Basketball Journey
Oshae Brissett chose to play for Syracuse. He had also received offers from other well-known colleges. These included USC, Oregon, and Memphis.
He quickly became a starter for the Syracuse Orange team. He played inside the paint, helping with scoring and rebounds. In his first year, he averaged nearly 15 points and 9 rebounds per game.
After his first year, some thought he might try to join the 2018 NBA draft. But Oshae decided to stay at Syracuse for his second year. As a sophomore, he continued to play well. He averaged 12.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. After this season, he decided to enter the NBA Draft. This meant he gave up his last two years of college play. However, he was not chosen by any team in the draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Toronto Raptors (2019–2020)
Even though he wasn't drafted, Oshae Brissett signed with the Toronto Raptors in July 2019. The Raptors are part of the NBA. In October, his contract changed to a "two-way contract." This meant he would play for both the Raptors and their minor league team. That team is the Raptors 905 in the NBA G League.
Oshae played his first NBA game on November 19 against the Miami Heat. His best game that season was on January 7, 2020. He scored 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds against the Portland Trail Blazers. In the G League, he averaged 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. After the season, the Raptors let him become a "restricted free agent." This meant they could still sign him if another team offered him a contract. He later signed a new contract with the Raptors. However, he was released by the team before the 2020–21 season began.
Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2021)
In January 2021, Oshae was picked by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the G League draft. He played 12 games for them. He averaged 18.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. His strong play earned him a spot on the All-NBA G League Second Team.
Indiana Pacers (2021–2023)
On April 1, 2021, Oshae signed a short-term contract with the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. Ten days later, he signed another short contract.
On April 20, 2021, Oshae started his first NBA game. He scored 13 points and had 6 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs. The very next day, he signed a three-year deal with the Pacers. That night, he started again and scored 23 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots. On May 18, 2021, he scored 23 points in a "play-in" game win against the Charlotte Hornets.
Boston Celtics (2023–2024)
Oshae Brissett joined the Boston Celtics on July 6, 2023. He played his first game for the Celtics on October 27, 2023. This was the first game of the 2023-24 season. He scored 2 points and had 5 rebounds in a win against the Miami Heat.
During the regular season, he played in 55 games. He averaged about 11.5 minutes per game. He helped the team with about 3 rebounds and 4 points per game. In the Eastern Conference Finals, he played an important role. He helped the Celtics' defense against his old team, the Indiana Pacers.
Oshae reached the NBA Finals with the Celtics in 2024. The Celtics won the championship by beating the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games. This was Oshae's first NBA championship! After winning, he decided to become a free agent.
Long Island Nets (2025–Present)
On January 18, 2025, Oshae Brissett signed with the Long Island Nets. This team is also part of the NBA G League.
Playing for Canada
On May 24, 2022, Oshae Brissett agreed to play for the Canadian men's national basketball team for three years.
Personal Life
Oshae Brissett has an older brother named Dejon. Dejon is also a professional athlete. He was picked second overall in the 2020 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts. The CFL is the Canadian Football League.
See also
In Spanish: Oshae Brissett para niños
