# Nick Demusis

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Filipino-American basketball player

Nick Demusis Free agent Position Small forward / power forward Personal information Born (1991-05-09) May 9, 1991 (age 35) Leyte, Philippines Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Listed weight 205 lb (93 kg) Career information College Whittier PBA draft 2020: 2nd round, 18th overall pick Drafted by Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters Playing career 2019–present Career history 2019–2020 Bacoor City Strikers 2021–2022 Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters 2022–2025 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2025 Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards

**Nick Demusis** (born May 9, 1991) is a Filipino-American professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) player.

Born in [Leyte](/source/Leyte_(province)) and later residing in [Hawaii](/source/Hawaii),[1][2] he played his collegiate career in the [United States](/source/United_States). In 2019, he made his way to the Philippine domestic basketball scene, first in the [Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League](/source/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](/source/Whittier_College), a [Division III](/source/NCAA_Division_III) school.[1] In 2019, he began playing in his lone season in the then-amateur [Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League](/source/Maharlika_Pilipinas_Basketball_League) (MPBL). Playing for the [Bacoor City Strikers](/source/Bacoor_City_Strikers), he scored 8.3 points per game on an average of 17.4 minutes per game.[3]

## Professional career

### Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters (2021–2022)

On January 8, 2021, Demusis submitted his application for the [PBA season 46 draft](/source/PBA_season_46_draft),[3] where he would be selected with the 18th overall pick by the [Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters](/source/Phoenix_Fuel_Masters).

### Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2022–2025)

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

On May 31, 2025, Demusis was let go by Rain or Shine after his contract was not renewed.[5]

### Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards (2025)

On June 17, 2025, Demusis signed with the [Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards](/source/Nueva_Ecija_Rice_Vanguards).[6]

After his stint with Nueva Ecija, he would join the [Zamboanga Valientes](/source/Zamboanga_Valientes) for the Dubai International Basketball Invitational. During the tournament, he was attacked by [Ismael Romero](/source/Ismael_Romero) during a game against [Al Ahli Tripoli](/source/Al_Ahli_Tripoli_(basketball)). The Valientes have since filed a police complaint against Romero for the attack.[7]

## Career statistics

### PBA

Legend GP Games played MPG Minutes per game FG% Field-goal percentage 3FG% 3-point field-goal percentage 4P% 4-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 2024–25 season*[8]

#### Season-by-season averages

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% 4P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG 2021 Phoenix Super LPG 23 10.0 .509 .125 — .625 2.9 .3 .3 .1 2.9 2022–23 Rain or Shine 31 14.5 .470 .238 — .762 4.3 1.2 .4 .1 5.4 2023–24 Rain or Shine 27 11.7 .420 .258 — .565 2.0 .6 .4 .1 3.3 2024–25 Rain or Shine 7 8.7 .357 .375 .000 1.000 1.1 .1 .3 .3 2.4 Career 88 12.0 .458 .247 .000 .694 3.0 .7 .4 .1 3.9

### 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***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) Henson, Joaquin M. (January 31, 2021). ["PBA draft by numbers"](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2021/01/31/2074276/pba-draft-numbers). *Philstar.com*. Retrieved October 15, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Dalupang, Denison Rey A. (February 12, 2023). ["PBA: Nick Demusis, known for his defense, provides offensive spark for Rain or Shine"](https://sports.inquirer.net/496806/pba-nick-demusis-known-for-his-defense-provides-offensive-spark-for-rain-or-shine). *INQUIRER.net*. Retrieved October 15, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_3-1) Li, Matthew (January 8, 2021). ["Nick Demusis throws name to 2021 PBA Draft"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/nick-demusis-throws-name-to-2021-pba-draft/199254). *Tiebreaker Times*. Retrieved October 15, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Javee Mocon now a Phoenix player as trade approved by PBA"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/javee-mocon-now-a-phoenix-player-as-trade-approved-by-pba-a1374-20220607?ref=feed_1_section). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved June 7, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Ramos, Gerry (May 31, 2025). ["Nick Demusis has nothing but gratitude after three years with RoS"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/nick-demusis-has-nothing-but-gratitude-after-three-years-with-ros-a793-20250531?ref=feed_1_section). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved May 31, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Welcome to Nueva Ecija, Nick Demusis! We are thrilled to announce that Nick is joining the Rice Vanguards - Megabet to bring his strength and versatility at the forward spot. Isang player na may puso at hustle, bagay na bagay sa ating kultura. #nuevaecijaricevanguards #megabet #Powerhoopspinas"](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=701100482525860&set=a.159679303334650). *Facebook.com*. June 17, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Badua, Snow (January 29, 2026). ["Valientes file Dubai police complaint vs Romero for Demusis attack"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/valientes-dubai-police-complaint-vs-romero-for-demusis-attack-a800-20260128). *SPIN.ph*. Retrieved February 2, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Nick Demusis Player Profile - RealGM"](https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Nick-Demusis/Summary/95172). *basketball.realgm.com*.

## External links

- [Nick Demusis Player Profile - RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Nick-Demusis/Summary/95172)

- [Nick Demusis - Genius Sports (MPBL)](https://mpbl.web.geniussports.com/competitions/?WHurl=%2Fcompetition%2Fall%2Fperson%2F1314930)

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