Why Veteran Blue Devil Big Man 'Chose MBA Over NBA'

Filipowski, who decided to return to Durham despite being a projected first-round draft pick, repeatedly exhibited his entertaining hosting power.

In the following 43-second clip, he perfectly sets up Young — who is unlikely ever to pursue an NBA career but should once more be a helpful piece to Duke basketball's primary rotation — for a sarcastically hilarious explanation of why he decided to come back for a second season with the Blue Devils since transferring from Northwestern:

Filipowski: "You decided to stay here for a couple more years to get your MBA rather than go into the NBA. You had to turn them down?"

Young: "Yeah, I was on all the draft boards. A lot of meetings. A lot of workouts. And I told them I didn't want to be the No. 1 overall pick. I gotta get my MBA. Tough decision."

Filipowski: "It is a tough decision...I'm glad you came back, though. I love playing with you."

Young: "That was part of it. I let Wemby [Victor Wembanyama] take the No. 1 spot. And I wanted to come back and spend another year with you."

Filipowski: "How gracious of you. That's very selfless. That's awesome."

The word "awesome" also suits their on-air chemistry.

Duke basketball's season begins on Nov. 6 with a home bout against Dartmouth. The complete schedule, including dates for ACC games, should come out in the next couple of weeks.