2023 March Madness 10 best players by region: East
5. Kyle Filipowski, Duke, F
A step back has not been in the cards under Jon Scheyer, in part due to the play of the stellar freshman forward. Filipowski was one of the highest-ranked recruits coming into the year and has lived up to the expectations by leading Duke to a 26-8 record behind 15.4 points per game and nine rebounds. The ACC Tournament MVP was integral in propelling the Blue Devils through the conference matchups averaging 19.7 points, seven rebounds, and 2.3 assists during the three games. Filipowski has become a focal point of opposing scouting reports throughout the year and will likely continue that far into March.
