“Jury Duty” is a weekly column that spotlights different Brandeis student-athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. We hope to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.

Gilbert Otoo ’25, a transfer guard/forward from Trinity College, is a member of the Brandeis Men’s Basketball team who came into the 2023-2024 season ready to make an impact. The Maryland native earned a University Athletic Association Honorable Mention selection at the end of this season, and averaged a whopping 11.2 points per game, leading the team. In the Judges’ first conference win against Carnegie Mellon University, Otoo had a team-best 20 points and 10 rebounds, greatly contributing to the 78-61 victory. He also put up 20 points in Brandeis’ second matchup with Carnegie Mellon, continuing his hot offensive streak.

In high school, Otoo was a four-year varsity player and received a coaches award as one of the senior captains of the team. He worked in a lab researching biomechanics and volunteered at the local soup kitchen.

The Biophysics major was born and raised in Ghana for six years and loves to hang out in the Barry Harsip Student Lounge in Gosman. When the weather gets warmer, he enjoys having Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream. His music taste ranges from all types, from Rap/Hip-Hop, indie rock and more. Some of his favorite artists are Tame Impala and Travis Scott. The powerful player shows lots of promise coming off of his first season at Brandeis, and the future is certainly bright for him. Don’t hesitate to say hello if you see Otoo around campus! Go Judges!