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[Saba Sports News] Kyle Filipowski, the standout Duke center, took to social media on Friday to announce his decision to enter the NBA Draft, foregoing any remaining NCAA eligibility. In his announcement, Filipowski expressed gratitude towards Duke fans, coaches, and teammates, and shared his aspiration to “make you all proud.”
His decision to declare was anticipated following an outstanding sophomore season with the Blue Devils, where he averaged 16.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Recognized as a consensus second-team All-American, Filipowski is expected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming June draft.
Additionally, Filipowski found himself inadvertently at the heart of one of the season’s major college basketball stories, a situation he will leave behind as he moves to the professional level.