Duke basketball never lacks freshman talent, and even after showcasing one of the greatest rookies in college basketball history, the Blue Devils have already discovered another rising star.
Before stepping foot inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, Cameron Boozer—named after the legendary arena—has already drawn comparisons to Cooper Flagg. After his performance Tuesday night, those comparisons seem well-founded.
Like Flagg, Boozer was a top prospect in his recruiting class and is projected to be a high pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Flagg’s stock surged around this time last year during Team USA training camp with the USA Select Team, and Boozer just impressed fans in his first public appearance as a Blue Devil.
Boozer stood out during the Blue Devils’ final summer practice open to fans in Durham. He demonstrated his dominance in the paint, a hallmark of his high school game, while also showcasing his midrange and three-point shooting, as well as his playmaking and defensive skills.
For a moment, fans almost forgot—if only briefly—that Cooper Flagg had dazzled on the court just months earlier, leading Duke to the Final Four and earning National Player of the Year honors.
But Flagg is now in Dallas, preparing for the next stage of his career with the Mavericks, while Boozer is ready to step up as Duke’s next star freshman, carrying huge expectations on his shoulders.
Of course, he won’t be making this journey alone.
Coach Jon Scheyer has assembled one of the most talented rosters in college basketball around Cameron Boozer, including his twin brother Cayden, returning players like Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster, and Pat Ngongba, as well as freshmen Nik Khamenia and Dame Sarr.
It won’t take long before the college basketball spotlight shines on Cam Boozer—and everything he’s shown so far proves he’s ready to seize the moment.
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