Kyle Filipowski

Updated on 7/2/24.  Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

Height: 7-0
Weight: 240
College: Duke
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 11/7/2003

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 18
Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 32 by the Utah Jazz

Pros:

Decent low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker for his size
Very good rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Solid motor

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can have lapses defensively
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Kyle Filipowski is a skilled, energetic big man that played at Duke in college basketball. He is a skilled scorer that can pass and handle the basketball, and has shown an improved jump shot, but he can struggle to guard quicker players at times. He is a mobile, high-motor big man whose offensive versatility could allow him to be a first round pick in the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft

Games Scouted:
4/8/22 2022 Nike Hoops Summit
4/15/22 2022 Jordan Brand Classic
11/15/22 Duke vs. Kansas
1/4/23 Duke vs. NC State
3/16/23 Duke vs. Oral Roberts
3/18/23 Duke vs. Tennessee
11/29/23 Duke vs. Arkansas
12/20/23 Duke vs. Baylor
3/31/24 Duke vs. NC State

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