Oshae Brissett

Brissett was born in Toronto to McKeitha McFarlane and Bernard Brissett, who had separated around the time of his birth.{{cite web|first=Sam|last=Fortier|title=Oshae Brissett reluctantly left home to have a shot at making it big|url=http://dailyorange.com/2017/11/oshae-brissett-reluctantly-left-home-shot-making-big/|work=DailyOrange.com|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=January 18, 2025}} He is of Jamaican descent.{{cite web|title=Toronto-born Raptor Brissett thankful for time spent with baby daughter|url=https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-born-raptor-oshae-brissett-thankful-for-time-spent-with-baby-daughter-1.1492670|website=TSN.ca|agency=The Canadian Press|date=July 6, 2020|access-date=January 18, 2025}} Brissett spent the first four years of his life living in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood before moving to Mississauga.{{cite web|first=Louis|last=Zatzman|title=For Oshae Brissett, Mississauga Will Always Be Home|url=https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2019/11/04/for-oshae-brissett-mississauga-will-always-be-home/|work=Raptors Republic|date=November 4, 2019|access-date=January 18, 2025}} After initially attending high school at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School in Mississauga, Brissett moved away from home to attend Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada in order to hone his skills against better competition and to improve his chances of recruitment by a major college. After Findlay Prep, Brissett returned to Canada and spent a year at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario, where he excelled as team captain.{{cite web|first=Sam|last=Fortier|title=Oshae Brissett reluctantly left home to have a shot at making it big|url=http://dailyorange.com/2017/11/oshae-brissett-reluctantly-left-home-shot-making-big/|website=DailyOrange.com|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=January 18, 2025}}

Brissett committed to Syracuse after receiving offers from USC, Oregon, and Memphis.{{cite web|first=Chris|last=McKee|title=Mississauga Native Oshae Brissett Commits to Syracuse|url=https://tipofthetower.com/2016/11/15/oshae-brissett-commits-syracuse/|work=FanSided|date=November 16, 2016|access-date=July 4, 2018}} He entered the Orange starting lineup immediately, providing an interior presence alongside guards Tyus Battle and Frank Howard.{{cite web|title=Syracuse freshman Oshae Brissett making big impression|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2018/02/01/syracuse-freshman-oshae-brissett-making-big-impression/110010812/|work=USA Today|date=February 1, 2018|access-date=July 4, 2018}} Brissett averaged 14.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game in his first collegiate season.{{cite web|first=Dennis|last=Natt|title=What to expect from Oshae Brissett next season|url=https://www.syracuse.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/06/d3f7da9afd2085/syracuse_basketball_player_for.html|work=The Post-Standard|date=June 22, 2018|access-date=July 4, 2018}}

Following Brissett's freshman season, there was speculation that he could test the waters in the 2018 NBA draft. However, he announced his intention to return to Syracuse for his sophomore season on April 11, 2018.{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Carlson|title=Syracuse basketball officially announces Oshae Brissett will be back next season|url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2018/04/syracuse_basketball_officially_announces_oshae_brissett_will_be_back_next_season.html|work=The Post-Standard|date=April 11, 2018|access-date=July 4, 2018}} As a sophomore, Brissett averaged 12.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. After the season, he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft and forfeited his remaining two years of collegiate eligibility.{{cite news|first=Chris|last=Carlson|title=Oshae Brissett leaving Syracuse basketball, will stay in NBA Draft|url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2019/05/oshae-brissett-leaving-syracuse-basketball-will-stay-in-nba-draft.html|work=The Post-Standard|date=May 21, 2019|access-date=December 21, 2019}} However, Brissett was not drafted.

On July 23, 2019, Brissett signed with the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association.{{cite news|title=Raptors Sign Robinson, Brissett and Konate|url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-release/raptors-sign-robinson-brissett-konat|website=NBA.com|date=July 23, 2019|access-date=July 23, 2019}} On October 21, Brissett's contract was converted to a two-way contract. Under the terms of the deal, he would split time between the Raptors and their NBA G League affiliate, the Raptors 905.{{cite web|title=Raptors 905 Announce Opening Night Roster|url=https://raptors905.gleague.nba.com/news/raptors-905-announce-opening-night-roster/|website=NBA.com|date=November 6, 2019|access-date=December 5, 2019}} He made his NBA debut on November 19 against the Miami Heat.{{cite news|title=Raptors' Oshae Brissett: Moves back to G League|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-oshae-brissett-moves-back-to-g-league/|work=CBS Sports|date=November 20, 2019|access-date=December 21, 2019}} On January 7, 2020, Brissett played his best game of the season, scoring a then-career high 12 points and grabbing six rebounds, one assist, and one steal in a 101–99 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|title=Raptors' Oshae Brissett: Logs 12 points, six boards|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-oshae-brissett-logs-12-points-six-boards/|work=CBS Sports|date=January 7, 2020|access-date=March 2, 2020}} In the G League, Brissett averaged 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.{{cite news|first=Ben|last=Burrows|title=Was leaving early the right choice for Tyus Battle? Syracuse basketball overseas and in the NBA G League|url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2020/03/was-leaving-early-the-right-choice-for-tyus-battle-syracuse-basketball-overseas-and-in-the-nba-g-league.html|work=The Post-Standard|date=March 6, 2020|access-date=June 16, 2020}} Following the season, the Raptors extended a qualifying offer to him, making him a restricted free agent.{{cite web|title=Raptors extend QOs to Boucher, Brissett|url=https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-raptors-give-qualifying-offers-to-chris-boucher-oshae-brissett-1.1554197|work=TSN|date=November 19, 2020|access-date=January 18, 2025}} He later signed a partially guaranteed, two-year contract extension.{{cite web|first=Lori|last=Ewing|title=Toronto Raptors sign Canadian Oshae Brissett, unveil camp roster in Florida|url=https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/toronto-raptors-sign-canadian-oshae-brissett-unveil-camp-roster-in-florida-1.5212381|work=CTV|date=December 1, 2020|access-date=January 18, 2025}} Brissett was waived by the team at the end of training camp preceding the 2020–21 season.{{cite web|title=Raptors waive Brissett, Ellenson, Johnson ahead of regular season|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/raptors-waive-brissett-ellenson-johnson-ahead-regular-season/|work=Sportsnet|date=December 19, 2020|access-date=January 18, 2025}}

Brissett was selected 21st overall in the first 2021 NBA G League draft by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and was later included in the single-site season roster announced on January 11, 2021.{{cite web|title=Fort Wayne Mad Ants' announce 2021 roster for single site season|url=https://fortwayne.gleague.nba.com/news/fort-wayne-mad-ants-announce-2021-roster-for-single-site-season|website=NBA.com|date=January 11, 2021|access-date=January 11, 2021}} He played in 12 games and averaged 18.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 34.6 minutes, earning a spot in the All-NBA G League Second Team.{{cite web|title=OShae Brissett Player Profile|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/OShae-Brissett/Summary/87282|website=RealGM.com|access-date=April 21, 2021}}

On April 1, 2021, Brissett signed a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.{{cite web|title=Pacers Sign Brissett to 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-sign-oshae-brissett-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|date=April 1, 2021|access-date=April 1, 2021}} Ten days later, he signed a second 10-day contract.{{cite web|title=Pacers Sign Brissett to Second 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-sign-brissett-second-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|date=April 11, 2021|access-date=April 11, 2021}}

On April 20, 2021, Brissett made his first career start in a 109–94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field and 3-of-5 from three, along with six rebounds and a steal.{{cite web|title=Pacers' Oshae Brissett: Scores 13 in start|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/pacers-oshae-brissett-scores-13-in-start/|website=CBSSports.com|date=April 20, 2021|access-date=April 22, 2021}} The next day, he signed a three-year deal with the team{{cite web|title=Pacers Sign Oshae Brissett|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-sign-oshae-brissett-210421|website=NBA.com|date=April 21, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2021}} and started that night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder scoring 23 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and recording 3 blocks.{{cite web|title=Pacers' small ball comes up big in 122-116 win over Thunder|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401307680|website=ESPN.com|date=April 21, 2021|access-date=April 22, 2021}} On May 18, 2021, Brissett scored 23 points with five rebounds and two assists in a 144–117 play-in win over the Charlotte Hornets.{{cite web|title=Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401326988|website=ESPN.com|date=May 19, 2021|access-date=May 19, 2021}}

On July 6, 2023, Brissett signed with the Boston Celtics.{{cite web|title=Boston Celtics sign Brissett|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/boston-celtics-sign-brissett|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2023|access-date=January 18, 2025}} On October 27, 2023, he made his Celtics debut in the first game of the 2023-24 season in a 119–111 win against the Miami Heat, scoring 2 points and making 5 rebounds.{{cite web|title=Oshae Brissett 2023-24 Game Log|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brissos01/gamelog/2024/|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=May 30, 2024}} He went on to play 55 games during the regular season, averaging around 11.5 minutes, 2.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.3 steals, and 3.7 points per game.{{cite web|title=Oshae Brissett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brissos01.html|website=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=May 30, 2024}} During Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against his former Indiana Pacers, Brissett played a key role in the Celtics' defense where he held the Pacers to just 1-for-3 shooting and 3 steals during his 12 minutes on the court, expanding the team's 7–0 run to 18–0 in the third quarter of the game.{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Geagan|title=Who is Oshae Brissett, the unsung hero for the Celtics in Game 2?|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/oshae-brisset-celtics-game-2-unsung-hero-nba-playoffs/|website=CBSNews.com|date=May 24, 2024|access-date=May 30, 2024}} He reached his first NBA Finals with the Celtics in 2024.{{cite web|first=Geoff|last=Herbert|title=Former Syracuse basketball star advances to NBA Finals with Boston Celtics|url=https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2024/05/former-syracuse-basketball-star-advances-to-nba-finals-with-boston-celtics.html|website=Syracuse.com|date=May 28, 2024|access-date=May 30, 2024}} The Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games to give Brissett his first championship. He declined a $2.5 million player option on June 23, 2024, to go to free agency.

On January 18, 2025, Brissett signed with the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League.{{cite web|title=Long Island Nets Acquire Oshae Brissett|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/long-island-nets-acquire-oshae-brissett/n-6182676|website=OurSportsCentral.com|date=January 18, 2025|access-date=January 18, 2025}}

On March 14, 2025, Brissett signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web|title=PHILADELPHIA 76ERS SIGN OSHAE BRISSETT TO 10-DAY CONTRACT|url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/philadelphia-76ers-sign-oshae-brissett-to-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|date=March 14, 2025}}

On May 24, 2022, Brissett agreed to a three-year commitment to play with the Canadian senior men's national team.{{cite web|title=FOURTEEN ATHLETES COMMITTED TO REPRESENT CANADA AS SENIOR MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM SUMMER CORE REVEALED|url=https://www.basketball.ca/news/athletes-committed-to-represent-canada-as-senior-mens-national-team-summer-core-revealed|work=Canada Basketball|access-date=May 24, 2022}}

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|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto

| 19 || 0 || 7.1 || .361 || .200 || .800 || 1.4 || .4 || .2 || .1 || 1.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Indiana

| 21 || 16 || 24.7 || .483 || .423 || .769 || 5.5 || .9 || .9 || 1.0 || 10.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Indiana

| 67 || 25 || 23.3 || .411 || .350 || .695 || 5.3 || 1.1 || .7 || .4 || 9.1

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2022}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Indiana

| 65 || 2 || 16.7 || .386 || .310 || .717 || 3.4 || .7 || .5 || .2 || 6.1

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nbay|2023}}{{dagger}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Boston

| 55 || 1 || 11.5 || .444 || .273 || .602 || 2.9 || .8 || .3 || .1 || 3.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2024}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia

| 6 || 2 || 23.7 || .487 || .333 || .571 || 3.7 || .7 || .7 || .5 || 8.7

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 233 || 46 || 17.5 || .419 || .337 || .694 || 3.9 || .8 || .5 || .3 || 6.6

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|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2024{{dagger}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Boston

| 10 || 0 || 5.5 || .545 || 1.000 || .500 || 1.4 || .0 || .3 || .2 || 1.6

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 10 || 0 || 5.5 || .545 || 1.000 || .500 || 1.4 || .0 || .3 || .2 || 1.6

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|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18

| style="text-align:left;"| Syracuse

| 37 || 37 || 38.1 || .354 || .331 || .787 || 8.8 || .9 || 1.2 || .8 || 14.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19

| style="text-align:left;"| Syracuse

| 34 || 34 || 33.0 || .393 || .270 || .660 || 7.5 || 1.8 || 1.0 || .8 || 12.4

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 71 || 71 || 35.7 || .371 || .307 || .736 || 8.2 || 1.3 || 1.1 || .8 || 13.7

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Brissett has an older brother named Dejon who was drafted second overall in the 2020 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts.{{cite web|title=Argos Select Dejon Brissett Second Overall|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2020/04/30/argos-select-dejon-brissett-second-overall/|work=Canadian Football League|date=April 30, 2020|access-date=January 18, 2025}}

{{reflist}}

• [https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brissos01.html Oshae Brissett] at Basketball-Reference.com
• [https://www.nba.com/players/oshae/brissett/1629052 Oshae Brissett] at NBA.com
• [https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278031/oshae-brissett Oshae Brissett] at ESPN.com
• [https://gleague.nba.com/player/oshae-brissett/ Oshae Brissett] at NBA G League
• [https://cuse.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13957 Syracuse Orange bio]

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