"Better than the NBA dunk contest": Kyle Filipowski's windmill dunk goes viral as Duke center demonstrates his monstrous athletic prowess

Duke center Kyle Filipowski has provided a highlight-reel dunk that left fans amazed by his immense abilities.

With a little over five minutes left in the first half, the 7-foot Filipowski stole the ball off an inbound play and ran away with a windmill dunk to give Duke a 22-point lead over Virginia on Saturday night at the Cameron Indoor Stadium.

As of press time, the dunk has generated about 21,900 views on X (formerly Twitter). It also brought great reactions from college basketball fans who were amazed by Filipowski's Top 10-worthy throwdown.

One user reacted, saying the sophomore center's dunk was better than the recent NBA dunk contest.

Another fan added that Filipowski's knee seems to be working well, a week after the court-storming incident that left the center hobbling.

Here are some other reactions:

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Kyle Filipowski leads the way for Duke in 25-point beatdown of Virginia

Virginia v Duke

Filipowski was the leading scorer for the No. 10 Duke in their 73-48 victory over Virginia. He finished with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field, including a three-point conversion in the first half.

The 20-year-old center also provided a glimpse of his all-around skills that are sought-after by NBA teams looking for a top-caliber center. He had seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, and one block in 29 minutes of action.

The Blue Devils climbed to 23-6 (14-4 in ACC) in a tie with North Carolina. However, the Tar Heels are in first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference due to a better record as they are 15-3.

Filipowski's presence is much needed in the crucial stages of the regular season as the Blue Devils are a sure pick to make it through the NCAA Tournament.

Duke will next meet North Carolina State on March 5 and North Carolina on March 10.