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Jeff Borzello
ESPN staff writer recruiting basketball insiders. He joined ESPN in 2014. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware.
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Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at the Division I level Former Horizon League Coach of the Year at Wright State October 11, 2024, 9:16am ET
Five-star running backs Cameron Boozer and Kayden Boozer will follow in their father’s footsteps, announcing their commitment to Duke on Friday.
The Boozer twins, whose father is Carlos Boozer, a two-time NBA star, chose the Blue Devils over Miami. They took visits to Duke, Miami and Florida in late August and early September.
“I’m proud of them. They worked hard at this moment,” Carlos Boozer told ESPN. “I’m really excited that they took their time. And we decided to play together in college, which is amazing. They both complement each other so well. They made the decision that was best for them. My mom and I couldn’t be prouder. It’s going to be a fun ride.”
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Cameron Boozer, a 6-foot-9 power forward, is ranked No. 2 in the ESPN 100 and considered one of the top prospects in high school basketball over the past two years. He is ranked ahead of projected No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg entering the summer of 2023.
Cameron Boozer had an incredibly dominant and productive high school career. He ranked in the top three in both points and rebounds as a rising junior on the EYBL 16U circuit, then performed even better in his senior season. Last spring, he averaged 24.5 points and 13.4 rebounds at the 17U level — leading the circuit in both categories. He scored 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 USA Basketball. He was named the FIBA Americas U16 Championship Most Valuable Player in 2023, averaging 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds — including 24 points and 12 rebounds in the gold medal win over Canada. Boozer followed that up with another MVP award at the FIBA U17 World Cup last summer, averaging 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 and ranks fifth at his position in the 2025 class.
Cayden Boozer has been among the best passers in his class over the past two seasons, leading the Nike EYBL circuit last spring with 6.5 assists per game. He also averaged 6.9 assists at the Nike Peach Jam over the summer, including 11 in the semifinal win over Team Takeover. He is a capable scorer, scoring 22 points against Montverde Academy last October and 22 points against Link Academy in December.
Boozer’s twins, Cameron and Kayden, whose father is two-time NBA star Carlos Boozer, chose Duke over Miami. Evan Yu/NBAE via Getty Images
Like his brother, Kayden also won two gold medals with USA Basketball – with his international career highlighted by a 12-point, 9-assist performance against the Philippines last summer in the U-17 World Cup. He led the U17 World Cup in assists with 6.4 per game despite averaging just over 18 minutes.
The twin brothers, who attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami and suited up for the popular Nightrydas Elite program on the Nike EYBL circuit, formed an elite inside-outside duo throughout their high school careers. They have won three straight Florida State Championships.
Cameron Boozer is the most important player in high school basketball. His offensive polish, consistent rebounding, and high basketball IQ make him special. He’s a threat down low, back to the basket, an open floor spacer, and displays great footwork and touch. Cameron Boozer’s basketball IQ is evident. He understands spacing, execution and team play. He has a winning resume like no other. He rebounds and throws a pass reminiscent of Kevin Love with the offensive polish of Paolo Banchero, and is a future high lottery pick in 2026.
Kayden Boozer is a trustworthy, tough, dependable point guard who plays physical. He drives the ball with good speed and rhythm. He’s the best passer in high school basketball — his passing accuracy and vision are on another level as he’s constantly looking to create opportunities for his open teammate — and shows great security on the ball. Boozer has the toughness, passing vision and leadership qualities of former NBA veteran Andre Miller. He is expected to be selected in the first round.
The Boozers are Duke’s first commit in the 2025 class, but they become the ninth and 10th five-star prospects to commit to the Blue Devils since Jon Scheyer replaced Mike Krzyzewski in 2021. Cayden Boozer is Duke’s first five-star point guard since Jeremy Roach . In 2020.
