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Duke Basketball: Turnovers Aside, Kyle Filipowski Enjoys Career Night

Duke basketball gem Kyle Filipowski flirted with a triple-double of the points, rebounds, and assists (or turnovers) variety.

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In Duke basketball's 89-68 home win over unranked Hofstra on Tuesday night, Kyle Filipowski's 17 points entering halftime (7-for-9 shooting from the field, 1-for-2 from three, 2-for-3 at the line) were the most by any Blue Devil in a first half this season.

If not for the sophomore forward's early scoring prowess, not to mention his five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks before the break, the No. 21 Blue Devils (7-3, 0-1 ACC) probably would've been in the locker room facing a deficit against the hot-shooting Pride.

Instead, Duke led, 44-39.

By game's end, Filipowski sat only two assists shy of what would have been the first triple-double by any Blue Devil since Wendell Moore Jr. against Army in November 2021.

Speaking of Moore, Kyle Filipowski and senior guard Jeremy Roach, whose eight assists marked his season high, became the first two Duke basketball players to each dish out eight or more dimes in a game since Roach and Moore against Syracuse in January 2022.

Filipowski's double-double was the 19th of his career. And the 7-footer became the first ACC player to record at least 28 points (a season high but one shy of his career high), 12 rebounds, and eight assists in a contest since at least 2010-11.

The projected 2024 lottery pick added three blocks and one steal across his 36 minutes. He shot 10-for-16 from the field, 4-for-7 beyond the arc (those four makes were another career high), and 4-for-5 at the charity stripe.

Although impressive, Filipowski's performance leaves room for improvement, evident in his career-high seven turnovers.

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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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