Introduction
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. He was the Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year for Massachusetts in 2021. He was ineligible to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game due to being a fifth year player.
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.
| 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 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 93 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 5 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 7 | ||||||
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College career
Freshman season: 2022–2023
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. He underwent hip surgery in April 2023, to repair malformed hip joints atop both legs.
Sophomore season: 2023–2024
On November 6, 2023, Filipowski scored 25 points and 7 rebounds in a 92–54 win against Dartmouth. On November 14, Filipowski scored 15 points and 8 rebounds in a 74-65 victory over Michigan State. On November 24, he scored 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 80-62 win against Southern Indiana. On December 12, Filipowski scored 28 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assist and 3 blocks in a 89-68 win over Hofstra.
Career stats
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.