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Simon Enciso
View on WikipediaSimon Nicholas Marquez Enciso (born February 12, 1991) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Key Information
Amateur career
[edit]High school career
[edit]Enciso attended at Terra Nova High School in California, where he suited up for the Terra Nova HS Tigers. In his senior year in 2008–09, he averaged 18.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game.[1]
College career
[edit]Enciso played two seasons of basketball at Skyline College, and then he transferred to Notre Dame de Namur University in 2012. In his junior year at NDNU, he posted per game averages of 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 31.5% 3PT FG percentage in 22 games he played (he averaged 24.3 minutes per game).[2] His senior year saw an increase in his minutes and production, averaging 13.9 points, 4.15 assists, 40.5% FG percentage, 37.4% 3PT FG percentage and 35.1 minutes per game in 26 games (started 25 of them).[3]
PBA D-League
[edit]Enciso applied for the 2014 NBA draft but was not drafted by any team. He decided to move to the Philippines and applied for the 2014 PBA D-League draft, where he was drafted in the third round by the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Enciso was drafted in the second round by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters with the 17th overall pick in the 2015 PBA draft.[5] He was then traded to NLEX Road Warriors in exchange for a 2018 second round pick.[6]
In his PBA debut for the Road Warriors, he registered 15 points (from five three-pointers), three assists and three rebounds in 28 minutes.[7]
On May 10, 2016, Enciso, along with Mark Borboran and a 2018 second round pick, was traded to the Phoenix Fuel Masters for Mac Baracael and Emman Monfort.[8]
On February 18, 2017, he was traded to the Alaska Aces in exchange for fellow guard RJ Jazul.[9] On August 26, 2018, he registered a career-high 30 points and 9 three-pointers made in a 121–95 blowout win over the TNT Katropa.[10]
On January 6, 2020, he was traded to the TNT KaTropa for Michael DiGregorio and a 2023 second-round draft pick.[11]
On March 11, 2021, Enciso was traded to the Blackwater Bossing in a three-team trade involving Blackwater, TNT, and NLEX Road Warriors.[12]
On September 28, 2021, he was traded to the Terrafirma Dyip for Rashawn McCarthy.[13] On November 13, 2021, before appearing in a game for Terrafirma, he was traded to the San Miguel Beermen for Alex Cabagnot.[14]
On April 8, 2025, Enciso signed with the TNT Tropang 5G.[15]
PBA career statistics
[edit]| 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[16]
Season-by-season averages
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | 4P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | NLEX | 37 | 24.6 | .369 | .351 | — | .727 | 1.7 | 2.8 | .2 | .1 | 7.3 |
| Phoenix | ||||||||||||
| 2016–17 | Phoenix | 36 | 26.9 | .329 | .271 | — | .429 | 2.0 | 3.6 | .8 | .0 | 8.4 |
| Alaska | ||||||||||||
| 2017–18 | Alaska | 50 | 26.9 | .390 | .336 | — | .744 | 1.9 | 3.6 | .5 | .1 | 8.9 |
| 2019 | Alaska | 36 | 30.3 | .373 | .333 | — | .636 | 2.6 | 3.8 | .8 | .1 | 10.2 |
| 2020 | TNT | 22 | 31.7 | .345 | .319 | — | .533 | 2.3 | 2.8 | .7 | .1 | 9.6 |
| 2021 | Blackwater | 19 | 27.0 | .376 | .301 | — | .556 | 2.3 | 2.9 | .3 | — | 9.3 |
| San Miguel | ||||||||||||
| 2022–23 | San Miguel | 59 | 26.5 | .405 | .348 | — | .300 | 1.9 | 4.3 | .7 | .0 | 7.2 |
| 2023–24 | San Miguel | 30 | 13.3 | .344 | .356 | — | — | .9 | 1.4 | .3 | .1 | 2.9 |
| 2024–25 | San Miguel | 33 | 16.6 | .356 | .356 | .182 | .688 | 1.6 | 1.8 | .4 | — | 5.5 |
| TNT | ||||||||||||
| Career | 322 | 25.0 | .370 | .328 | .182 | .597 | 1.9 | 3.2 | .5 | .0 | 7.7 | |
Personal life
[edit]Born in San Francisco, California to Filipino parents, Enciso dreamed of playing professional basketball in any country but had to fulfill his parents’ desire for him to get a degree before pursuing his career in the sport. He graduated with a degree in Kinesiology. He says he patterned his game after NBA stars Derrick Rose and Kyrie Irving.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Simon Enciso's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com.
- ^ "Simon Enciso – Men's Basketball". Notre Dame de Namur University Athletics.
- ^ "Simon Enciso Player Profile, Notre Dame (CA), NCAA Stats, Game Logs, Bests, Awards – RealGM". RealGM.com. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "2014 PBA D-LEAGUE DRAFT RESULTS (September 15, 2014)". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "SUMMARY – 2015 PBA Rookie Draft". InterAksyon. August 24, 2015. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ^ "Rain or Shine trades second-rounder Simon Enciso to NLEX for future pick". InterAksyon. August 27, 2015. Archived from the original on August 28, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Sacamos, Karlo (October 23, 2015). "'FilipinoDRose' Simon Enciso backs up claim with big PBA debut for Road Warrriors". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Baracael, Monfort sent to NLEX by Phoenix in trade". www.dugout.ph.
- ^ "Alaska Aces send RJ Jazul to Phoenix Fuel Masters for Simon Enciso". Spin.ph.
- ^ "Simon Enciso drains nine treys as Aces goes 2–0". Spin.ph. August 26, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^ "Alaska ships Enciso to TNT for DiGregorio". ESPN.com. January 6, 2020.
- ^ "NLEX trades No. 4 first round draft pick to Blackwater". PBA.ph. March 11, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (September 28, 2021). "Blackwater trades Simon Enciso to Terrafirma for Rashawn McCarthy". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "SMB sends Cabagnot to Terrafirma for Enciso". PBA.ph. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (April 8, 2025). "Simon Enciso signed to two-year deal by grand-slam seeking TNT". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Simon Enciso Player Profile - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (January 19, 2015). "'FilipinoDRose' Simon Enciso admits he's 'nowhere near Derrick Rose,' but strives to make it big in PBA". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
Simon Enciso
View on GrokipediaAmateur career
High school career
Simon Enciso was born on February 12, 1991, in San Mateo, California, to Filipino parents, which shaped his early passion for basketball as a Filipino-American athlete.[9][10] Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Enciso honed his skills on local courts, drawing inspiration from the sport's prominence in Filipino culture and his family's heritage.[10] Enciso attended Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, California, from 2005 to 2009, where he played for the Terra Nova Tigers basketball team.[11] As a starting guard, he emerged as a key playmaker, contributing significantly to the team's offensive and defensive efforts through his speed, ball-handling, and perimeter shooting.[12] His leadership on the court helped elevate the Tigers' performance in regional competitions, earning him notice within Northern California high school basketball circles.[13] In his senior year during the 2008–09 season, Enciso averaged 18.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals per game over 21 contests, showcasing his all-around scoring and defensive prowess.[12] These contributions solidified his reputation as a versatile guard and paved the way for his transition to college basketball at Skyline College.[14]College career
Enciso began his collegiate basketball career at Skyline College, a community college in San Bruno, California, where he enrolled in 2010 and played as a guard for the Trojans over two seasons from 2010 to 2012.[15][16] After completing his time at Skyline, Enciso transferred to Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), a private institution in Belmont, California, in 2012, joining the Argonauts basketball team in the NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference.[11] He remained with NDNU through the 2013–14 season, appearing in games and contributing as a key guard while pursuing his studies. During this period, Enciso earned a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2014.[10] Enciso's time at NDNU, competing at the Division II level, offered valuable exposure to structured college basketball and higher competition intensity, aiding his readiness for professional opportunities.[11]PBA D-League
Enciso entered the Philippine semi-professional basketball scene after going undrafted in the 2014 NBA Draft, opting instead to apply for the inaugural PBA D-League Draft. He was selected by the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems in the third round, as the fourth pick of that round.[17] As a combo guard capable of playing both point guard and shooting guard, Enciso focused on perimeter shooting and playmaking during his time with the Gems in the 2014 Foundation Cup and 2015 Aspirants Cup. His skill set emphasized efficient three-point shooting and facilitating for teammates in a faster-paced environment compared to his U.S. college experience.[18][19] Enciso's performances drew attention in the league, where he notched key scoring outputs, including 24 points in a 90-78 victory over Breadstory-Lyceum on January 19, 2015, helping the Gems secure a share of the lead.[18] In the 2015 Aspirants Cup semifinals against Cagayan de Oro Rising Suns, Enciso tallied 22 points, including 11 in the decisive fourth quarter to fuel a comeback win in an 89-85 upset, sparking both an early surge and late-game execution.[19][20] His standout play in the D-League provided crucial exposure to PBA scouts, positioning him as a prospect among Filipino-American talents seeking professional opportunities. This exposure directly paved the way for his entry into the 2015 PBA Draft, where he was selected in the second round by Rain or Shine.[21][1]PBA career
Draft and early professional years
Enciso was selected 17th overall in the second round of the 2015 PBA draft by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, but was immediately traded to the NLEX Road Warriors in exchange for a future second-round draft pick.[1] This move came shortly after his participation in the PBA D-League, where he played for the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems and helped secure a championship in the 2014–15 Aspirants Group.[22] In his rookie 2015–2016 season with NLEX, Enciso served primarily as a bench guard, averaging 7.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 rebounds across 37 games in 24.6 minutes per game, while shooting 35.1% from three-point range.[11] His role emphasized perimeter shooting and playmaking in limited minutes, contributing to NLEX's efforts in the Philippine and Commissioner's Cups before a mid-season shift. On May 10, 2016, during the Governors' Cup, Enciso was traded to the Phoenix Fuel Masters along with Mark Borboran and a 2018 second-round pick for Mac Baracael and Emman Monfort.[23] Joining Phoenix for the latter part of the 2015–2016 conference and into the 2016–2017 season, he adapted to a more prominent bench role, aiding the team's playoff qualification in the Philippine Cup with improved three-point efficiency around 30%.[11] In the 2016–2017 season overall, split between Phoenix and a subsequent trade, he averaged 8.5 points and 3.7 assists in 27.2 minutes per game, marking early growth in playing time from approximately 25 minutes per contest.[11] Through 2017, Enciso's early professional tenure highlighted his transition as a Filipino-American guard, focusing on perimeter defense and spot-up shooting while gradually increasing his court time to 25–27 minutes per game across teams.[11]Mid-career team transitions and highlights
Following his early tenure with the Phoenix Fuel Masters, where he established himself as a perimeter threat, Simon Enciso was traded to the Alaska Aces on February 18, 2017, in exchange for veteran guard RJ Jazul.[24] With the Aces, Enciso emerged as a key shooter in their high-octane offense, leveraging improved conditioning to fit into their full-court press system.[25] His breakout came during the 2018 Governors' Cup, where he averaged 20.5 points over the opening week to help Alaska start 2-0.[26] Enciso's pinnacle with Alaska occurred on August 26, 2018, when he erupted for a career-high 30 points on 10-of-13 field goals, including 9-of-12 from three-point range, in a 125-96 rout of TNT KaTropa at Smart Araneta Coliseum.[27] This performance, which set a franchise record for local players in three-pointers made, earned him the Cignal-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week award for August 20-26.[28] He followed it up with six more triples in the next game against Phoenix, underscoring his growing reliability from deep. On January 6, 2020, after two seasons with Alaska, Enciso was traded to TNT Tropang Giga in exchange for Mike DiGregorio and a future draft pick.[2] His brief stint with TNT during the 2020 Philippine Cup bubble saw him average 9.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 22 games, primarily as a bench spark providing spacing and quick transition scoring.[29] Enciso's 2021 began with another trade on March 11, as he moved to Blackwater Bossing in a three-team deal involving TNT and NLEX Road Warriors.[30] With Blackwater, he focused on bench production, leading the team in scoring at 17.8 points per game during the Philippine Cup while shooting 35% from three-point range to stretch defenses.[31] His role emphasized off-ball movement and spot-up shooting, though frequent trades disrupted his rhythm.[32] On September 28, 2021, Enciso was traded to the Terrafirma Dyip in exchange for Rashawn McCarthy, though he did not play any games for the team.[33] Later in 2021, on November 13, he was traded to the San Miguel Beermen in exchange for Alex Cabagnot.[4] Through 2022, his role expanded in San Miguel's contending lineup, shifting toward playoff contributions in defensive rotations and perimeter creation.[34] A highlight came in the 2022 Commissioner's Cup semifinals, where he drained a clutch three-pointer with 12 seconds left to secure a 98-96 Game 3 win over the Bay Area Dragons.[34] By maintaining consistent three-point volume and elevating his playmaking, Enciso adapted to a more versatile guard position amid ongoing team flux.[35]Recent seasons and championships
Enciso played a pivotal role for the San Miguel Beermen during the 2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup, starting in key games of the finals against Magnolia Hotshots and contributing significantly to their championship victory. In Game 5 of the series, he provided crucial scoring and playmaking off the bench before earning a starting spot, helping San Miguel secure a 3-2 series lead en route to a 4-2 win. This marked his second PBA title, following the 2022 Philippine Cup championship with the same team.[36] His tenure with San Miguel from 2021 to 2025 solidified his reputation as a reliable perimeter shooter, maintaining a three-point percentage above 35% in multiple conferences, including the 2023–24 campaign where he shot 35.5% from deep during the regular season. Enciso's consistent outside threat complemented the Beermen's star-heavy lineup, aiding their deep playoff runs and defensive schemes.[37] In the 2025 offseason, Enciso signed a two-year deal as an unrestricted free agent with TNT Tropang Giga, returning to the team where he had previously played in 2020. This move bolstered TNT's backcourt for their grand slam pursuit in PBA Season 49 (2024-25), after they had won the Commissioner's Cup. During the Season 49 Philippine Cup, Enciso delivered a standout performance on June 6, 2025, scoring 19 points on five three-pointers to help TNT defeat Blackwater Bossing 108-82, contributing to their six-game win streak. TNT advanced to the finals but lost to the San Miguel Beermen 4-2 on July 25, 2025, ending the grand slam bid.[29][38][8] As a 34-year-old veteran in 2025, Enciso evolved into a leadership figure for TNT, mentoring younger guards like Rey Nambatac while providing steady scoring and defensive intensity. His hard-working ethos and shooting reliability have been highlighted as vital to the team's contending efforts. With two PBA championships under his belt, Enciso's impact extends beyond stats, fostering team cohesion in high-stakes pursuits. In PBA Season 50, which began in October 2025, TNT has started the Philippine Cup with a 5-2 record as of November 2025.[39][6][40]Career statistics and records
Season-by-season averages
Enciso's regular season performance in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has shown variability across seasons, influenced by team roles and injuries, with a focus on his contributions as a guard. The following table summarizes his key statistics from the 2015–16 season through the ongoing 2025–26 season, based on official league records.[11]| Season | Team(s) | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | NLEX, Phoenix Fuel Masters | 37 | 24.6 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 0.2 | .369 | .351 | .727 |
| 2016–17 | Alaska Aces, Phoenix Fuel Masters | 35 | 27.2 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 0.8 | .333 | .273 | .429 |
| 2017–18 | Alaska Aces | 49 | 27.1 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 0.4 | .387 | .332 | .722 |
| 2018–19 | Alaska Aces | 36 | 30.3 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 0.8 | .373 | .333 | .636 |
| 2019–20 | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters | 22 | 31.7 | 9.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.7 | .345 | .319 | .533 |
| 2020–21 | Blackwater Bossings | 11 | 34.6 | 13.7 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 0.5 | .373 | .308 | .556 |
| 2021–22 | San Miguel Beermen | 8 | 16.5 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | .400 | .263 | .000 |
| 2022–23 | San Miguel Beermen | 59 | 26.5 | 7.2 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 0.7 | .405 | .348 | .300 |
| 2023–24 | San Miguel Beermen | 30 | 13.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | .344 | .356 | .000 |
| 2025–26 | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters | 6 | 17.6 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | .484 | .464 | .000 |
