Nick Demusis

Nick Demusis
No. 31 – Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1991-05-09) May 9, 1991 (age 33)
Leyte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino / American
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
CollegeWhittier
PBA draft2020: 2nd round, 18th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Bacoor City Strikers
2021–2022Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
2022–presentRain or Shine Elasto Painters

Nick Demusis (born May 9, 1991) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Born in Leyte and later residing in Hawaii,[1][2] he played his collegiate career in the United States. In 2019, he made his way to the Philippine domestic basketball scene, first in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) before getting drafted to the PBA in 2021.

College and amateur career

Before making his way to Philippine domestic basketball, Demusis played for Whittier College, a Division III school.[1] In 2019, he began playing in his lone season in the then-amateur Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Playing for the Bacoor City Strikers, he scored 8.3 points per game on an average of 17.4 minutes per game.[3]

Professional career

Phoenix Fuel Masters (2021–2022)

On January 8, 2021, Demusis submitted his application for the PBA season 46 draft,[3] where he would be selected with the 18th overall pick by the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2022–present)

Ahead of the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup, Phoenix traded Demusis and two future second-round draft picks to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in exchange for Javee Mocon.[4]

Career statistics

MPBL

Legend
  GP Games played   GS Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

As of the end of 2019–20 season

Season-by-season averages

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Bacoor City 19 14 17.4 .469 .406 .667 3.1 1.1 .5 .3 8.3

References

  1. ^ a b Henson, Joaquin M. (January 31, 2021). "PBA draft by numbers". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Dalupang, Denison Rey A. (February 12, 2023). "PBA: Nick Demusis, known for his defense, provides offensive spark for Rain or Shine". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Li, Matthew (January 8, 2021). "Nick Demusis throws name to 2021 PBA Draft". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Javee Mocon now a Phoenix player as trade approved by PBA". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 7, 2022.