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Former Duke Basketball Star Makes Statement in Summer League

The Utah Jazz are now seeing more of what two-year Duke basketball leading scorer Kyle Filipowski is capable of on the court.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski
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All of a sudden, it looks as though Utah Jazz rookie forward Kyle Filipowski, who slid to the NBA Draft's second round at No. 32 overall despite his All-American Duke basketball sophomore campaign, is kicking into high gear at the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas.

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It took the 7-footer several outings to find his footing in an NBA jersey, especially during Utah's Summer League tune-up in Salt Lake City last week. But he was notably productive and efficient in an 86-76 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

Filipowski, the first to announce a commitment to Jon Scheyer as a head coach and eventual team leader in points and rebounds across the first two seasons of the powerhouse program's post-Mike Krzyzewski era, finally posted a stat line for the Jazz that better resembles those he recorded for the Blue Devils.

Building on his 13-point, five-rebound performance in Monday's 82-70 loss to the Sacramento Kings, the 20-year-old delivered 20 points and seven boards against the Raptors, adding a pair of assists, a game-high three steals, and one block in 26 minutes as a starter. He shot 9-for-16 from the field, 2-for-3 from deep, and 0-for-1 at the foul line.

Kyle Filipowski and the Utah Jazz (2-1) next face one of only three 3-0 teams at this juncture in the Los Angeles Clippers. That matchup tips off at 10 p.m. ET Thursday (NBA TV).

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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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