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Utah Detects 'Pow' in Rookie Duke Basketball Product

Poster dunks and impressive drives have the Jazz taking note of former Duke basketball star Kyle Filipowski.

Matt Giles

Former Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski
Former Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Kyle Filipowski, who came off the board No. 32 overall to the Utah Jazz at the 2024 NBA Draft following his Duke basketball sophomore campaign, drew his sixth starting nod of the season in the squad's 116-105 road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. The outing marked the 6-foot-11, 250-pound big man's fifth double-digit scoring effort as a rookie and his fourth over Utah's past five games.

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He finished with 13 points and four rebounds across his 24 minutes of action against the Clippers, shooting 5-for-10 from the field and 3-for-4 at the charity stripe.

In a 121-117 loss at the Sacramento Kings the previous night, Kyle Filipowski delivered one of his top NBA highlights thus far via a powerful slam over the 7-foot, 250-pound Alex Len. That play earned recognition the Utah Jazz social media team, noting the fitting "POW" in the 21-year-old's last name:

Through 12 appearances for the Jazz (3-10), Filipowski is now averaging 7.9 points, 4.3 boards, 1.9 assists, and only 0.9 turnovers per contest.

The New York native, a two-time All-ACC selection as the Duke basketball program's leading scorer and rebounder in each of his seasons in Durham, is shooting 55.2 percent from the field but only 33.3 percent from deep and 48.0 percent at the foul line.

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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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