Cameron Boozer, Duke’s latest blue chip commit, is an NBA superstar in the making

Cameron Boozer has been so good for so long that you might be inclined to take his consistent dominance for granted. As the Class of 2025 comes of age, players with more explosive athleticism and more impressive tough shot-making are attracting a lot of attention as the next big thing. The only constant along the way is that when Boozer and his twin brother are on the court, their team almost always wins.

cameron and kaden boozer He will be selected by Duke on Friday against Miami.. The twins will follow in the footsteps of their father, longtime NBA forward Carlos Boozer, on Durham's campus. Perhaps if his brief college stay is anything like his glorious high school days, the Blue Devils will win games at a high level.

Here's a quick list of Cameron and Kayden Boozer's accomplishments in the prep ranks:

• He won three consecutive state championships at Columbus High School in Miami.
• Won three consecutive EYBL championships with Nightrydas Elite in the U15, U16 and U17 divisions.
• Winning two gold medals with USA Basketball's junior program, Cameron was named MVP in both events.

In his first three years in Columbus, the Boozers went 85-12 overall. In their last grassroots season in the EYBL, they finished the year with a 22-1 record. As a member of the U17 World Cup, the Twins starred on a team that won by an average of 64.4 points per game. Winning is easy for the Boozers, and there's a lot more to it than just their NBA pedigree.

Kayden is rated as one of the top five point guard recruits in the country. The 6-foot-3 guard is a tenacious defender who protects the point of attack and a quick-thinking passer who knows how to control the tempo of the game. He is projected to be a killer point guard in college and will likely become an NBA draft pick someday. He's also clearly a secondary story in the twins' involvement, as his older brother resembles the future NBA superstar in every way.

Cameron Boozer is a 6'9 tanker who has a legitimate claim as the most polished high school scorer since the Shoe Company circuit was born. From a raw statistical perspective, Boozer's efficiency is astonishing. He shot over 70 percent in every major tournament he played in and led the EYBL in points per possession by a mile. With Boozer at the center of the lineup, Knightridas ranked first in offensive efficiency and second in defensive efficiency this year.

Boozer has accomplished a lot as a player, but his biggest asset is his feel for the game. He is a master at finding weaknesses in opposing forces' plans and finding the most brutal and efficient ways to punish them.

It helps to get bigger and stronger, and Cameron Boozer is certainly that. At 6-foot-9 and 235 pounds, Boozer is a hybrid big man with true third-level scoring ability. You'll often see Boozer go from a heliocentric wing scorer to a post-up battering ram to a frontcourt passing hub in the same game. He doesn't have any major weaknesses in his skill set and always plays harder and smarter than anyone on the court.

Boozer is a strong inside scorer

Boozer wanted to prove his skills on the perimeter early in his career, but as he got older it became clear that no one could stop him inside. He is very good at establishing a deep paint touch and using his nice footwork and soft touch to find the basket inside. Here he is with AJ Divantha — The only player ranked higher than him in the 2025 class — penetrated into the paint off the bounce and used his big body to create separation on the inside bucket.

Boozer is also a good rebounder, especially on the offensive end. He consistently plays with a high momentum, leading to multiple putbacks per game. It's common for him to chase his own shots inside and make his own mistakes. He gets off the floor very well for a player of his size, and his nose for the ball is undeniable.

Here's Boozer grabbing multiple rebounds, beating future NBA top draft pick Cooper Flagg and Maryland-bound teammate D'Eriq Queen before passing through traffic:

Boozer can handle the ball like a star wing scorer.

The size and strength advantage Boozer had over his opponents in high school will diminish as he progresses to college and then the pros. NBA stars of all shapes and sizes now have to be able to play on the perimeter, and Boozer is more than capable of that.

He is an advanced ball handler for his size and age, showing good ball control and the ability to stay low off the dribble. He's more of a strength-based creator than someone who dusts himself off on the first step, but becomes a burden to deal with once things go downhill.

Players of all sizes seem to bounce off Boozer's drives. He doesn't rely too much on his strong hands and uses his thick lower body well to keep defenders at bay. Watch him create space against the queen and create space for another bucket over the flag.

Boozer's shooting looks promising.

Shot development becomes a swing skill for top prospects entering the league with legitimate position size. Boozer is already a good shooter, if not a great shooter yet. Reliable shooting percentages are hard to come by, but most reports typically say he shoots somewhere between 33 and 35 percent. He's a little slow in his release on this 3-point shot right now, but there's no question he has real range.

Here are four examples of Boozer hitting deep 3-pointers off the catch as a floor spacer.

Boozer can also pass through

One of the reasons Boozer's scoring is so effective is that he rarely experiences tunnel vision. He does a great job of mapping the floor and knowing where his teammates are for open passes. It's very rare to see a 16-year-old play a game like this.

Boozer's passing really shines when defenses start focusing on scoring him. He rarely seems to force his own scoring chances, and when he has an open cutter, he can throw a nice dime.

Boozer's outlet pass is also a unique weapon. He understands that the ball moves faster than his feet and does a great job of keeping his eyes on the court when grabbing rebounds. Duke will easily score a lot on transition passes during his freshman year.

Boozer looks like a future NBA star

The battle for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft will be a battle between Boozer and Divanza. Divanza is currently the No. 1 player in most classes of 2025 rankings, with a significant lead over Boozer, and will likely end up being the NBA's top pick. A wing in the mold of Tracy McGrady, DiVanza has plenty of upside to look forward to in the NBA. I still prefer Boozer's sophistication, IQ, and efficiency, even if he's less agile and lacks the nuclear explosive power of Divantha.

Boozer's defensive fit will be interesting. He primarily played five in high school, but that will fall a little short in the NBA. He needs to continue to improve as a shooter if he's going to be a full-time four-man. His defense looks solid from a paint protection standpoint, but it's fair to wonder if he's a little slow when it comes to guarding NBA four-man players on the perimeter.

Still, Boozer's combination of statistical superiority and translatable, well-rounded skill is too impressive to gamble on. Born July 18, 2007, Boozer's ruthless ability to win at the highest level becomes even more impressive when you consider that he is often much younger than his peers. If Flagg is the best NBA prospect outside of the league right now, Boozer is not far behind him as a No. 2 in my opinion.

Duke has had some great outsized scoring forwards over the years, from Jabari Parker to Brandon Ingram to Jayson Tatum to Zion Williamson to Jaylen Johnson to Paolo Banchero to Flagg. Boozer has as good a chance as any of them.