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Duke Basketball Talent Capitalizes on Double-Digit NBA Minutes

The two-year Duke basketball scoring leader came up only two boards shy of a double-double.

Matt Giles

Former Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski
Former Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski / Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Tuesday night marked the first time that Utah Jazz rookie center Kyle Filipowski has logged more than six minutes in an NBA regular season game. And not only did the 2022-24 Duke basketball star respond with his first points in the league, but he did so to the tune of a double-digit scoring outing across his 25 minutes off the bench, albeit in a 113-96 home loss to the Sacramento Kings.

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Midway through the second quarter, the 20-year-old Filipowski officially got on the board as an NBA scorer via the following powerful post move and soft-touch finish:

Shooting 5-for-10 from the field and 2-for-5 beyond the arc, Filipowski finished with 12 points while adding eight rebounds, two assists, and one steal against the Kings.

He totaled only nine minutes of action between his first two outings.

The 6-foot-11, 250-pound New Yorker fell to the Jazz at No. 32 overall during the 2024 NBA Draft after becoming a consensus All-American, a two-time All-ACC selection, the 2023 ACC Tournament MVP, and the 2022-23 ACC Rookie of the Year. He averaged 15.8 points per game as a Blue Devil, leading the program in scoring in each of the first two seasons of Jon Scheyer's tenure as head coach.

Kyle Filipowski and the Utah Jazz (0-4) look to finally tally their first win of the season when they host the San Antonio Spurs, including another Duke basketball two-and-done in guard Tre Jones, at 9 p.m. ET Thursday.

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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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