Duke’s Cameron and Cayden Boozer Unite for Final Game; Carlos Boozer Attends
Carlos Boozer has been a near-constant presence at Duke this season. He attended 32 of the Blue Devils’ 34 games to watch his twin sons play.
Cameron Boozer’s breakout freshman year
Cameron averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game this season. He shot 56.5 percent from the field and posted a career-high 35 points on Nov. 27 against Arkansas.
The 6-foot-9, 250-pound freshman helped Duke finish 32-2. The team won the ACC regular-season and tournament crowns and earned a No. 1 NCAA seed.
| Player | Pts | Reb | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Boozer | 22.5 | 10.2 | 56.5% |
| Cayden Boozer | 7.1 | — | — |
National recognition and draft outlook
ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo ranked Cameron as the third-best prospect for the expected 2026 NBA draft. Several NBA evaluators list a few freshmen who could be selected ahead of him.
Scouts have praised his leadership and IQ. Some have expressed concerns about his elite-level athleticism.
Cayden Boozer’s evolving role
Cayden is a 6-foot-4 guard listed at 205 pounds. He averaged 7.1 points and 2.8 assists in 21.8 minutes per game.
The plan is for Cayden to return to school for a sophomore season. He stepped in as Duke’s starting point guard after Caleb Foster fractured his right foot on March 7.
In the ACC tournament final in Charlotte, Cayden scored 16 points. He also grabbed five rebounds, dished four assists, and made the game-sealing steal in a 74-70 win over Virginia.
Family legacy and perspective
Carlos Boozer called this season potentially the last time his sons play together. He and their mother, CeCe, are savoring every game.
Carlos is a two-time NBA All-Star and a former Duke standout. He averaged 14.9 points and 7.9 rebounds from 1999 to 2002.
He remains Duke’s all-time leader in field goal percentage at 63.1 percent. He also helped Duke win the 2001 NCAA title and was inducted into the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022.
Choosing Duke and handling pressure
The twins considered Miami and Florida before committing to Duke. Their father praised their willingness to embrace pressure at Duke.
The program’s history and visibility add expectations. Both players say the Duke environment prepares them for the NBA stage.
Tournament outlook and historical context
Duke enters the NCAA tournament ranked No. 1 despite injuries. The Blue Devils will face No. 16 Siena in the first round in Greenville, South Carolina.
If the Boozer twins win a national title together, they would join a short list of father-son NCAA championship duos in history. Their run has drawn comparisons to other multi-generational college basketball achievements.
- Duke record: 32-2
- ACC regular-season and tournament champions
- First-round NCAA opponent: No. 16 Siena in Greenville, South Carolina
Duke’s Cameron and Cayden Boozer continue to add to the family story. With Carlos Boozer attending most games, the season has felt especially significant for the Boozer family.
