Former BYU Guard Egor Demin Sets NBA Rookie Record Against Utah Jazz
Jan 30, 2026, 7:53 PM | Updated: 7:57 pm
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 03: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on December 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY — Former BYU standout Egor Demin returned to familiar territory Friday night to claim his piece of NBA history.
Playing his first professional game in the state where he rose to stardom as a Cougar, the Brooklyn Nets guard notched his 34th consecutive game with a made three-pointer—setting a new NBA rookie record.
🚨 NBA ROOKIE RECORD 🚨
Egor has a 3PM in 34 straight games! pic.twitter.com/PhyUWUnA8a
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 31, 2026
The shot came very early, with Demin ripping the lace from behind the arc less than 90 seconds after tipoff.
While Demin’s facilitating and length on the perimeter were what shone in his lone year in Provo, his jumpshot is what has impressed in his first NBA season.
Heading into his 41st career game, he made 98 of his 247 three-point attempts (39.7 percent).
the love is real 💙 https://t.co/mn5p2T7JJF pic.twitter.com/V9GzqvXcu3
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 31, 2026
The efficiency from downtown has driven his 10.4 points per game average, while also adding 3.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Brooklyn has struggled to find wins this year, sitting near the bottom of the league with a 12-34 record. But Demin’s rookie campaign has given hope to the franchise as they push through a rebuilding phase.
About Egor Dëmin
At 6’8 and 200 pounds, the Russian native was a rare one-and-done prospect for the BYU Cougars men’s basketball program.
Earning his 1st Castrol Rising Stars selection… Egor Dëmin of the @BrooklynNets!@whoisegor3 was drafted as the 8th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of BYU. pic.twitter.com/8Aq5Uwxseb
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) January 27, 2026
Dёmin was named to the 2025 Big 12 All-Freshman Team after averaging 10.6 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds at BYU.
His stock continued to rise, leading the Brooklyn Nets to select him with the 8th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
