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No contest: Duke basketball freshman extends streak

Duke basketball eyes yet another ACC Rookie of the Year in Kyle Filipowski.

Matt Giles

No contest: Duke basketball freshman extends streak
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Eight of the past 11 ACC Rookie of the Year awards belong to Duke basketball players.

And as things stand, freshman power forward Kyle Filipowski looks well on his way to making it nine of the past 12 for the Blue Devils and 14th overall since the award's inception in 1976 (Duke's Jim Spanarkel, Mike Gminski, and Gene Banks won it, or a share of it, the first three years).

On Monday, the conference announced that Filipowski has picked up his fourth ACC Rookie of the Week honor in as many weeks this season, marking the 150th time that a Blue Devil has received the weekly award — 54 more times than any other school.

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Also worth pointing out, according to GoDuke.com, the 7-foot, 230-pound former five-star recruit now stands as the only ACC freshman in history to win it in each of the first four weeks of a season.

Kyle Filipowski has already posted five double-doubles across the Duke basketball team's 8-2 start, including at least one each week, most recently with his 13 points and 10 rebounds in the Blue Devils' 75-59 home win over the Boston College Eagles in their ACC opener on Saturday.

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Only one ACC freshman in history has been ACC Rookie of the Week for five weeks straight. That, of course, was a Blue Devil, Jabari Parker, on his way to becoming ACC Rookie of the Year in 2013-14.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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