Duke’s leading scorers Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain have decided to enter the NBA draft, as announced on social media. Filipowski, a 7-foot sophomore from Westtown, N.Y., had an impressive season as the team’s leading scorer, averaging 16.4 points per game. He also led the team in rebounds and blocked shots. In his statement, Filipovski expressed his gratitude to the school, fans, teammates and coaches for the opportunity to realize his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA.
Meanwhile, McCain, a 6-3 freshman from Sacramento, Calif., also made the decision to enter the draft after averaging 14.3 points per game in his first season at Duke. He thanked his family, fans, coaches and teammates for their support throughout his college journey. McCain stated that he has always been a dream chaser and that he is determined to achieve his goal of playing in the NBA.
Both Filipovski and McCain are expected to be selections in the middle of the first round of the NBA draft. Duke finished the season 27-9, reaching the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament before falling to ACC rival North Carolina.
