Kyle Filipowski
PF, Duke · 2024 NBA Draft, 2nd round, pick #32 (UTA)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: pre-draft rankings. Details below.
The 2024 class is only 2 seasons in, so this verdict can still change a lot.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #21 overall (#8 at his position), but he lasted until pick #32: teams let him slide 11 spots past that ranking.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 68.6% of the time (194 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
20.6 years old on draft night (born 2003-11-07).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (246 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Duke.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 154 games over 3 NBA seasons (~63% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Seasons | 3 |
| Games | 154 |
| Minutes / game | 22.1 |
| Points / game | 10.4 |
| Rebounds / game | 6.6 |
| Assists / game | 2.2 |
| Win Shares (career) | 5.5 |
| VORP | 0.6 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -1.1 |
| 2026-27 so far | 3 GP, 1 PPG (ESPN) |
Career Win Shares + VORP (Basketball-Reference, through 2025-26) + 2026-27 estimates from ESPN season stats.
The 2024 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2024 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Slid 10+ picks past ESPN's rank | 68.6% n=194 | |
| Age 20 | 50.4% n=246 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 10.75", 230 lbs |
| Age on draft night | 20.6 |
| Born | 2003-11-07 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #21 overall (#8 PF) |
Picked around him 2024 redraft
| 29 | Isaiah Collier | redraft #32 |
| 30 | Baylor Scheierman | redraft #11 |
| 31 | Jonathan Mogbo | redraft #27 |
| 33 | Tyler Smith | redraft #39 |
| 34 | Tyler Kolek | redraft #28 |
| 35 | Johnny Furphy | redraft #34 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.