Nick DeLisio made his mark as one of the premier shooters and playmakers in Penn State Behrend men’s basketball history from 2011-15. A dangerous three-point threat throughout his career, DeLisio became the 17th player in program history to eclipse the 1,000-point milestone while helping the Lions to earn back-to-back AMCC Championships, a pair of appearances in the ECAC and NCAA Tournaments. 

From the moment he stepped on the court, DeLisio showed poise and skill. As a freshman, he played in all 28 games with 19 starts, earning Team Rookie of the Year honors while averaging 8.0 points per game. He quickly built a reputation as a clutch scorer, recording back-to-back 18-point games against Medaille and Penn State Altoona.

By his sophomore year, DeLisio had established himself as a consistent offensive weapon, starting all 28 games and earning AMCC Third Team All-Conference honors. He averaged 11.4 points per game, shot 40 percent from beyond the arc, and knocked down 83 percent of his free throws. DeLisio was at his best in big moments in his career. He drained a three-pointer with 36 seconds left to help the Lions capture the AMCC Championship with a three-point win over Medaille. This propelled Behrend into the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in program history.

DeLisio elevated his game in his junior year, becoming a First Team All-Conference selection. He led the Lions with 12.8 points per game, while also pacing the team in assists (3.6 per game) and adding 1.5 steals per contest. His all-around performance was on display in the AMCC semifinal victory over Pitt-Bradford, where he poured in 26 points with six rebounds and five assists. Behrend earned its second straight conference championship and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after an overtime victory against Hope.

His senior campaign cemented his legacy. DeLisio was named AMCC Player of the Year, earned First Team All-AMCC, and was recognized on the NABC All-District and All-Region Teams. He surpassed the 1,000-point plateau, averaging 14.0 points and 4.6 assists per game, and led the conference with an impressive 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio. Nationally, he ranked 21st in three-point shooting percentage at 43.8 percent.

Over his career, DeLisio was a three-time All-Conference honoree, a proven leader, and one of the most efficient guards in program history. His combination of scoring ability, leadership, and sharp decision-making established his place among the Behrend greats.