Duke University freshman forward Cameron Boozer announced Friday evening that he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft after completing an exceptional first collegiate season.
Boozer shared his decision through social media, posting on Instagram: “Thank you for everything @dukeuniversity. Duke Blue forever.”
The talented forward, whose father Carlos Boozer previously starred for the Blue Devils, earned recognition as the 2025-26 Naismith National Player of the Year following his outstanding freshman campaign. During his 38-game season, Boozer averaged 22.5 points per contest, ranking second in the Atlantic Coast Conference and ninth across the nation. He also dominated the boards with a conference-leading 10.2 rebounds per game while contributing 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals.
Boozer’s impressive performance earned him first-team All American honors and positioned him as an anticipated top-three selection in the upcoming draft. He joins BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, both of whom also announced their draft intentions this week, among the projected early picks.
While Cameron prepares for professional basketball, his twin brother Cayden has chosen to remain at Duke for his sophomore year. Cayden contributed 7.7 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game during his freshman season.
