Kyle Filipowski

2024 - 6 - 27

Shocking Twist! Kyle Filipowski's Unexpected NBA Draft Outcome

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🏀 Former Duke star Kyle Filipowski's surprising draft experience revealed! Find out what happened when the lights came on during the NBA draft.

Kyle Filipowski, the former Duke All-American big man, left basketball fans stunned when he unexpectedly dropped out of the first round of the NBA Draft. Despite being a top pick in mock drafts, Filipowski's name was notably missing when the actual draft took place. Celtics' Jayson Tatum expressed his belief that NBA teams will regret passing on the talented center, emphasizing the potential he sees in Filipowski. In a draft filled with surprises, Filipowski's absence from the first round stood out among the most unexpected outcomes.

As the NBA draft unfolded, Filipowski's absence from the initial selection raised questions about the choices made by teams. Alongside notable names like Bronny James, Filipowski was among the players projected to go in the first round but ended up waiting for his name to be called in round two. Despite the setback, Filipowski's fiancee, Caitlin Hutchison, was there to offer him comfort and support during the emotional moment of not being drafted.

Interestingly, while Filipowski faced disappointment, his former Duke teammate, Jared McCain, had a contrasting experience as he was selected by the 76ers with the 16th pick. The contrasting fortunes of the two ex-Duke players highlighted the unpredictability of the NBA draft and the mix of emotions that players and fans experience on draft night. The draft day saga of Kyle Filipowski added a new layer of intrigue to the basketball world, leaving fans and analysts speculating on the future prospects of the talented player.

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Kyle Filipowski unexpectedly drops out of first round of NBA Draft (247Sports)

The former Duke All-American big man was universally tabbed as a first round pick in the mock draft stage, but when the lights came on he fell into the ...

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: NBA Teams Will Regret Not Drafting Kyle ... (Bleacher Report)

Duke center Kyle Filipowski was arguably the most surprising name not called in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft, and Jayson Tatum thinks teams will ...

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NBA draft 2024: Kyle Filipowski, Bronny James among 10 best ... (oregonlive.com)

There are a number of prospects who were expected to be first-round selections but didn't get the call. They're still on the board and some of them will ...

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Best available players in NBA Draft Round 2: Kyle Filipowski, Tyler ... (The Athletic)

The second round begins at 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Below are the best players still available from our top 100. (Note: The number listed next ...

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Kyle Filipowski gets comforted by his fiancée after not being drafted ... (For The Win)

Kyle Filipowski's fiancee, Caitlin Hutchison, gave the Duke forward some comfort after he wasn't drafted on Wednesday.

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Kyle Filipowski Had Sad Backstage Moment After Not Being Picked ... (Sports Illustrated)

Former Duke star Kyle Filipowski attended the first round of the 2024 NBA draft on Wednesday night hoping to hear his named get called by commissioner Adam ...

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Kyle Filipowski has somber moment outside green room after NBA ... (New York Post)

Kyle Filipowski wasn't celebrating with his former Duke teammate Jared McCain, whom the 76ers selected with the No. 16 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Duke's Kyle Filipowski goes No. 32 to Jazz on NBA draft day 2 - ESPN (ESPN)

It took an extra day, but Duke big man Kyle Filipowski finally heard his name called as part of the 2024 NBA draft.

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Pros and cons of Utah Jazz taking Kyle Filipowski of Duke ... (The Fayetteville Observer)

Filipowski averaged 15.8 points and 8.6 rebounds across two seasons with the Blue Devils, starting each of Duke's 72 games in that stretch. The 7-footer ...

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Duke's Kyle Filipowski is selected in the NBA Draft by Utah, one day ... (Raleigh News & Observer)

After sitting in green room, not being drafted NBA Draft first round, Kyle Filipowski from Duke finally taken in second round by Utah Jazz.

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Jazz draft Duke All-American Kyle Filipowski in second round (ABC 4)

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – It was a painful night for Kyle Filipowski, as he had to wait at the Barclay's Center through the entire first round without ...

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Utah Jazz select Duke's Kyle Filipowski with 32nd pick (Deseret News)

The Jazz took the former Duke Blue Devil early in the second round. Who is Kyle Filipowski?

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Utah Jazz select Duke big man Kyle Filipowski with second-round pick (Salt Lake Tribune)

The Jazz made their selection with the second pick in the second round of the second day of the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Duke men's basketball's Kyle Filipowski drafted 32nd overall to the ... (Duke Chronicle)

Second Team All-American Kyle Filipowski was selected with the No. 32 pick in the 2024 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.

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ESPN Insider Implies Kyle Filipowski's Girlfriend Led to NBA Draft ... (Star Local Media)

Former Duke star Kyle Filipowski was expected to be drafted in the opening round of the NBA Draft but did not hear his name called in the first 30 picks.

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Jazz boost front court by drafting Kyle Filipowski in second round (Deseret News)

The Duke center has shades of Kelly Olynyk and gives the Jazz a playmaking big who can stretch the floor.

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NBA Draft: Utah Jazz select Duke's Kyle Filipowski with 32nd pick (Standard-Examiner)

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz selected center Kyle Filipowski with the 32nd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, held Thursday afternoon ...

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Duke star Kyle Filipowski drafted by Utah Jazz (myfox8.com)

The Utah Jazz selected former Duke forward Kyle Filipowski with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday.

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The wild Kyle Filipowski 'girlfriend' saga, explained as best we can. (SB Nation)

The reported reasons Kyle Filipowski fell out of the first round in the 2024 NBA Draft are wilder than you probably could have ever guessed.

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