Why Kyle Filipowski, Armando Bacot Who Played For Tobacco Road Rivals Duke, North Carolina Are Going To Be Teammates With Utah Jazz In NBA

Kyle Filipowski played two seasons for Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer!

As a sophomore in 2023-2024 season,

Kyle Filipowski who is a center averaged 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game.

Armando Bacot played four seasons for North Carolina for Roy Williams, Hubert Davis!

As a senior in 2023-2024 season for North Carolina,

Armando Bacot averaged 14.5 points 10.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists while shooting 54.0 %

According to espn app

8 miles is what separates the campuses of Duke, North Carolina!

Duke sophomore center Kyle Filipowski was picked, selected 32nd by Utah in the second round of 2024 NBA Draft Thursday.

Unlike Duke Center Kyle Filipowski North Carolina forward Armando Bacot wasn’t picked, selected in 2024 NBA Draft Thursday.

However Kyle Filipowski, Armando Bacot who were playing for tobacco road rivals Duke, North Carolina are going to be teammates with Utah Jazz as Armando Bacot signed an exhibit 10 free agent contract with Utah.

According to Evan Rogers article https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/article/unc-basketball-standout-armando-bacot-signing-nba-deal-with-utah-jazz-233295824/