A long, fluid modern forward with a versatile inside-out skillset developed through the NJCAA circuit and with the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. Blessed with an impressive wingspan, Nurhussien's play style bridges the gap between a floor-spacing perimeter threat and an athletic rim-runner. Defensively, his natural length makes him a highly switchable weapon capable of containing multiple positions, which made him a highly valued developmental draft prospect in the CEBL. 

PROFESSIONAL Career

2025-26 Season (Current)

Signing his first professional development contract with the Niagara River Lions, Nurhussien made 2 brief appearances to log 1.5 PPG, 0.5 RPG, 0.0 APG, 0.0 SPG, and 0.0 BPG while shooting 50.0% from the floor and 50.0% from 3P. 

COLLEGIATE Career

2025-26 Season 

After transferring to Toronto Metropolitan University as a redshirt senior, Nurhussien did not log any official game stats for the winter season due to an injury layoff.

2024-25 Season 

In his final year with the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks, Nurhussien sustained his consistent mid-court production across 23 games, finishing the winter averaging 12.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks while knocking down 37.5% of his shots, 32.5% of his three-pointers, and a steady 80.8% of his free throws. 

2023-24 Season

Jumping to U SPORTS to suit up for the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks, Nurhussien earned an OUA All-Rookie Team selection, averaging 13.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.8 blocks over 30 games while shooting 40.8% from the floor, 32.9% from long range, and 71.8% from the free-throw line. 

2022-23 Season 

Continuing in the junior college ranks, Nurhussien transferred to Pearl River Community College, logging 24 appearances and improving his averages to 7.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.6 blocks per match on 42.7% field goal efficiency, 29.0% from deep, and 66.7% from the free-throw line.

2021-22 Season 

Nurhussien opened his collegiate journey splitting time in the NJCAA circuit, appearing in 27 games for Highland Community College, where he logged 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game while shooting 33.6% from the field, 31.6% from three, and 60.5% from the free-throw line.

Notable ACHIEVEMENTS

• Signed first CEBL developmental contract with Honey Badgers in 2024.
• Before his collegiate career, he was named twice to the All-County Team and selected to the All-District 4-6A Tournament Team while playing at Toronto Basketball Academy. 
• Selected as a developmental U SPORTS draft prospect by the Niagara River Lions for his second stint in the CEBL.