The 2024 NBA draft is finally upon us, but one expert thinks Duke basketball star [autotag]Kyle Filipowski[/autotag] might need to wait another night.
Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman released a final mock draft on Wednesday morning ahead of the opening round, and he had the All-American 7-footer tumbled down to the second round. Wasserman slotted the forward to the Utah Jazz with the 32nd pick.
Filipowski had one of the best two-year runs in recent Duke memory, winning ACC Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman before being named to the All-ACC First Team last season while averaging 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
Wasserman said that Filipowski’s measurables, with a wingspan smaller than his height, won’t push him up the board, but other traits would buoy his draft stock.
“His shooting range, post skill, improved finishing and passing and defensive mobility create versatility teams should covet,” Wasserman wrote.
The 2024 NBA draft gets underway on Wednesday evening with the first 30 selections broadcast on ABC and ESPN. Will Filipowski hear his name called?