The #1 Basketball Recruit In Massachusetts: Kyle Filipowski

Kyle Filipowski was born in Wilbraham, Massachusetts and plays Center at Wilbraham and Monson Academy. Filipowski is ranked as the 81st best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 10 Center in the nation as well. In addition, Filipowski is listed as the #1 recruit in the state of Massachusetts. His top offers are, Louisville, Maryland, and Ohio State.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

Growing up I was probably inspired by Kevin Durant because of his versatility and his ability to be a guard with how tall he is which really gave me the confidence that I can do the same being a 6’10 guard/forward.

What high school is your biggest rival?

 Probably Cushing Academy or Worcester Academy

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Some of my pregame hype songs are That Way and You Better Move by lil uzi, Motorsport and Slippery by Migos, Emotionally Scarred by lil baby, Demonstrate by Garzi, Leaked by lil Tjay, and DND by Polo G.

What is your offseason training like?

My offseason training I work a lot on my body with strength and conditioning and get in the gym getting a lot of shots up and just working on my all around game trying to improve every aspect of it.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

My favorite memory of my high school career so far would probably be making a buzzer beater 3 against Cushing this past year in the semifinals to send it to OT and winning the game, then winning the championship the next day against Worcester after being down for a majority of the game.

What parts of your high school game do you hope you can transition to the college level?

 I hope every aspect of my game I can transition to the college level. That’s what makes me such an important piece to a team and why a lot of high major schools are recruiting me, because of how versatile I am and everything I’m capable of offensively and defensively. Not a lot of players in the country are capable of what I am and that’s also why I definitely know I am one of the best players in the country.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

Obviously it’s about best fit. So for me I want to go somewhere where academics and basketball are both a priority. I can get a degree at school and play at the highest level where one day I hope to win a national championship. Along with that I want to be in a comfortable environment surrounded by great, selfless teammates and coaches that make me a better person and player everyday.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

So colleges started recruiting me this past school year which really mostly began in March which is when I began to look at colleges too but it picked up a ton more once June 15th hit.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

 If I could meet one sports hero it would probably be Kyrie Irving. Nobody really recognizes how much he does for the community but he gives so much back to the community and remembers his struggles of getting to where he is now. That’s a big must for me if I am lucky enough to play in the NBA one day is too give back to the community in multiple ways and bring others happiness and opportunities to be successful with their passions and dreams as well. Kyrie does that a lot and it really inspired me to hopefully do the same one day because it’s just a great feeling to experience helping others out.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment is probably the 2016 national championship game when Villanova beat UNC off a buzzer 3 by Kris Jenkins. The whole ending of the game was just insane and so exciting to watch.