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Who is Cameron Boozer? Meet Duke star forward entering March Madness
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Cameron Boozer has lived up to all the hype — and then some — that surrounded his name as one of the top players in college basketball this season.
The Duke basketball freshman has been one of the more impactful players in the country this season, as he has led the Blue Devils to back-to-back ACC tournament championship titles while cementing his status as a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
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He now looks to spearhead the Blue Devils' first national championship run in the NCAA Tournament since 2015. Step 1 for the Blue Devils, the top seed in the East Region and overall NCAA Tournament, is on Thursday against No. 16 Sienna at 2:50 p.m. ET in Greenville, South Carolina.
The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 20.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists in three games in the ACC tournament for the Blue Devils. He enters March Madness with 19 games this season of at least 15 points and 10 rebounds.
"He reminds you a little bit of Paolo Banchero with his build and his game, and that's saying something," ESPN analyst Jay Bilas told USA TODAY Sports back in November ahead of Duke 's win over Kansas in the Champions Classic of Boozer. "He's got a competitive nature to him. He knows how to play and he's got a maturity that's beyond his age."
Here's everything to know about Boozer ahead of March Madness:
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Cameron Boozer stats
Here's a breakdown of Boozer's stats this season:
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2025-26: 22.5 points per game, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.5 steals with a 56.5% field goal shooting percentage
Here's a game-by-game breakdown of Boozer's stats in the ACC tournament:
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Game 1 vs. Florida State (Quarterfinals):23 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 10 rebounds, four assists and a steal
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Game 2 vs. Clemson (Semifinals):24 points on 6-of-9 shooting, 14 rebounds, five assists and a block
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Game 3 vs. Virginia (Championship):13 points on 3-of-17 shooting, eight rebounds, eight assists and a steal
Cameron Boozer NBA draft stock, mock draft predictions
Boozer is widely projected as a top-3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here's a look at where various mock drafts from major outlets have the Duke freshman going:
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USA TODAY (as of March 13): No. 3 overall to the Sacramento Kings
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ESPN (as of March 11): No. 3 overall to the Indiana Pacers
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CBS Sports (as of March 17): No. 3 overall to the Brooklyn Nets
How old is Cameron Boozer?
Cameron Boozer is 18 years old. He'll turn 19 on July 18, 2026.
Is Cameron Boozer related to Carlos Boozer ?
Cameron Boozer and his twin brother, Cayden (also a freshman for Duke) are the sons of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer.
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Before his 13-year career in the NBA, Carlos Boozer was a standout forward for the Blue Devils under Mike Krzyzewski from 1999-2002. A member of Duke's 2001 national championship team, Carlos Boozer finished his three-year career with the Blue Devils with more than 1,500 points scored and started 93 of the 101 games in which he appeared.
"I'm proud of them. They've worked their butts off for this moment," Carlos Boozer told ESPN following his sons' commitment to his alma mater in October 2024. "Really excited that they took their time. Decided to play together in college, which is amazing. They both complement each other so well. They made the best decision for them. Me and Mom couldn't be any prouder. It's going to be a fun journey."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is Who is Cameron Boozer? What to know of Duke basketball forward
