Kyle Filipowski

Kyle Filipowski
No. 30 – Duke Blue Devils
Position	Power forward / center
League	Atlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born	November 7, 2003; Middletown, New York, U.S.
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school	Minisink Valley; (Slate Hill, New York); Fordham Prep; (The Bronx, New York); Wilbraham & Monson Academy; (Wilbraham, Massachusetts);
College	Duke (2022–present)
Career highlights and awards
	ACC Rookie of the Year (2023); Second-team All-ACC (2023); ACC All-Freshman team (2023); ACC tournament MVP (2023); Jordan Brand Classic (2022); Nike Hoop Summit (2022);

Kyle Jarred "Flip" Filipowski (born November 7, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.

High school career

Filipowski first attended Minisink Valley High School in Slate Hill, New York. He transferred after his freshman year to Fordham Preparatory School in The Bronx. After his sophomore year, he transferred to Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Massachusetts.[1] He was the Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year for Massachusetts in 2021.[2] He was ineligible to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game due to being a fifth year player.[3][4]

Recruiting

Filipowski was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class, according to major recruiting services. On July 29, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for Duke.[5][6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Kyle Filipowski PF / C	Westtown, NY	Wilbraham & Monson Academy (MA)	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Jul 29, 2021
Kyle Filipowski PF / C	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 93
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 5 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 7
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Duke 2022 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022. "2022 Duke Blue Devils Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022. "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.

College career

As a freshman, Filipowski averaged 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, and led Division I freshmen with 16 double-doubles. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year as well as ACC tournament MVP. Despite being a projected first round selection in the 2023 NBA draft, Filipowski opted to return for his sophomore season.[7] He underwent hip surgery in April 2023, to repair malformed hip joints atop both legs.[8]

Career stats

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

College


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2022–23	Duke	36	36	29.1	.441	.282	.765	9.0	1.6	1.3	.7	15.1
Career		36	36	29.1	.441	.282	.765	9.0	1.6	1.3	.7	15.1

Personal life

His twin brother, Matt, played with Kyle at Wilbraham & Monson and committed to playing college basketball for Harvard.[9]

References

"Kyle Filipowski shines for Wilbraham & Monson Academy in win over Life Christian Academy at Hoophall Classic". 17 January 2022.
"Wilbraham & Monson Academy's Kyle Filipowski named 2020-21 Gatorade Massachusetts Boys Basketball Player of the Year". 8 June 2021.
"Three Jon Scheyer Recruits Named McDonald's All-Americans". 26 January 2022.
"Lively headlines McDonald's All American roster". 25 January 2022.
"Filipowski picks Duke; first recruit for Scheyer". 29 July 2021.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/next-cats-blog/article253113248.html
Baxley, Rodd (August 23, 2023). "Duke basketball's Kyle Filipowski has a new nickname". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
Wiseman, Steve (July 12, 2023). "Why rebuilt hips have pushed expectations even higher for Duke basketball's Kyle Filipowski". The News & Observer. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
"WMA's Kyle Filipowski catches attention of basketball coaches across country". 14 January 2021.

External links

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[1] "Kyle Filipowski shines for Wilbraham & Monson Academy in win over Life Christian Academy at Hoophall Classic". 17 January 2022.

[2] "Wilbraham & Monson Academy's Kyle Filipowski named 2020-21 Gatorade Massachusetts Boys Basketball Player of the Year". 8 June 2021.

[3] "Three Jon Scheyer Recruits Named McDonald's All-Americans". 26 January 2022.

[4] "Lively headlines McDonald's All American roster". 25 January 2022.

[5] "Filipowski picks Duke; first recruit for Scheyer". 29 July 2021.

[6] ttps://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/next-cats-blog/article253113248.html

[7] Baxley, Rodd (August 23, 2023). "Duke basketball's Kyle Filipowski has a new nickname". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved September 24, 2023.

[8] Wiseman, Steve (July 12, 2023). "Why rebuilt hips have pushed expectations even higher for Duke basketball's Kyle Filipowski". The News & Observer. Retrieved September 24, 2023.

[9] "WMA's Kyle Filipowski catches attention of basketball coaches across country". 14 January 2021.