ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Kyle Filipowski #30 of the Duke Blue Devils handles the ball during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Duke star Filipowski returning for sophomore year

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Duke star Kyle Filipowski is returning for his sophomore year, he announced on social media Tuesday.

The 7-footer was expected to be a late first-round pick in this year's draft.

Filipowski had a solid debut season with the Blue Devils, averaging 15.1 points, nine boards, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 steals over 36 appearances. He was fifth in the ACC in free-throw attempts (170) and 11th in the nation with 16 double-doubles.

Filipowski was the ACC's Rookie of the Year this past campaign and among 20 players on the late-season Wooden Award watch list. His return solidifies Duke's status among next year's contenders. The Blue Devils have another loaded recruiting class featuring five-star recruits Jared McCain and Sean Stewart.

Duke went 27-9 in its first year under Jon Scheyer. The Blue Devils were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Tennessee.

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