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Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting expert. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of training experience at Department I
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- ET First-class bros Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer will follow in their father’s steps, announcing Friday they’re devoting to Duke.The Boozer
twins, whose father is two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, chose heaven Devils over Miami. They took check outs to Duke, Miami and Florida in late August and early September.”I
‘m proud of them. They have actually worked their butts off for this minute,” Carlos Boozer informed ESPN.”Really excited that they took their time. Chosen to play together in college, which is amazing.
They both complement each other so well. They made the best decision for them. Me and Mother couldn’t be any prouder. It’s going to be an enjoyable journey.”Editor’s Picks 2 Associated Cameron Boozer, a 6-foot-9 power forward, is ranked No. 2 in the ESPN 100 and has been considered among the premier potential customers in all of high school basketball for the previous number of years. He was
even ranked ahead of projected No. 1 NBA draft choice Cooper Flagg getting in the summer season of 2023. Cameron Boozer has had an exceptionally dominant and efficient high school career. He ranked in the leading 3 in both points and rebounds as an increasing junior on the EYBL 16U circuit, then performed even better entering into his senior season. Last spring, he averaged 24.5 points and 13.4 rebounds at the 17U level– leading the circuit in both classifications. He put up 20.4 points and 10.1 rebounds at the Nike Peach Jam in July, leading his team to the title.He has also won two gold medals with U.S.A. Basketball. He was named MVP at the FIBA Americas U16 Champion in 2023, balancing 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds– consisting of 24 points and 12 rebounds in the gold medal win over Canada. Boozer followed that up with yet another MVP award at the FIBA U17 World Cup last summer season, balancing 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds, highlighted by 24 points and 13 boards against Italy in the title game.Cayden Boozer, a 6-foot-5 point guard, is ranked No. 17 in the ESPN 100, slotting in as the No. 5 player at his position in the 2025 class.Cayden Boozer has been amongst the very best passers in his class for the previous couple of seasons, leading the Nike EYBL circuit last spring with 6.5 helps per game. He also balanced 6.9 assists at the Nike Peach Jam over the summer, including 11 in a semifinal win over Group Takeover. He is a capable scorer, setting up 22 points against Montverde Academy last October and 22 points versus Link Academy in December. The Boozer twins, Cameron and Cayden, whose father is two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, picked Duke over Miami. Evan Yu/NBAE through Getty Images Like his brother, Cayden has also won two gold medals with USA Basketball– with his global career highlighted by a 12-point, 9-assist performance versus the Philippines last summer at the U17 World Cup. He led the U17 World Cup in helps with 6.4 per game despite averaging simply over 18 minutes.The twin bros, who go to Christopher Columbus High School in Miami and suited up for the Nightrydas Elite grassroots program on the Nike EYBL circuit, have formed an elite inside-outside duo throughout their high school professions. They’ve won three straight Florida state championships.Cameron Boozer is the most basically sound player in high school basketball. His offending polish, ruthless rebounding and high basketball IQ make him unique. He’s a low-post, back-to-the-basket risk and a face-up flooring spacer who shows outstanding footwork and touch. Cameron Boozer’s basketball IQ appears; he understands spacing, execution and team play. He owns a winning résumé that is 2nd to none. He rebounds and throws an outlet pass similar to Kevin Love with the offensive polish of Paolo Banchero, and projects as a future high lotto pick in 2026. Cayden Boozer is a trustworthy point guard who is strong, reliable and has fun with physicality. He presses the ball with excellent speed and pace. He is the very best passer in high school basketball– his passing accuracy and vision is on another level and he’s continuously seeking to develop opportunities for an open colleague– and shows outstanding ball security. Boozer has the toughness, passing vision and leadership qualities of previous NBA veteran Andre Miller. He is projected to be a first-round draft pick.The Boozers are Duke’s first commitments in the 2025 class, but they end up being the ninth and 10th five-star prospects to devote to heaven Devils because Jon Scheyer replaced Mike Krzyzewski in 2021. Cayden Boozer is Duke’s very first first-class point guard because Jeremy Roach in 2020.
