Cameron Boozer is about to start his collegiate career with the Duke Blue Devils, a team coming off a Final Four appearance in the 2025 March Madness tournament. Led by Cooper Flagg, the iconic program, led by Jon Scheyer, went all the way to the semifinal, where the Houston Cougars stopped them to advance to the championship game.
Flagg is officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks, leaving a void on his former team. The Blue Devils added a couple of intriguing pieces for the 2025-26 season, starting with Boozer, a five-star recruit ranked the No. 3 player in the country.
Comparisons between Boozer and Flagg are already here. College basketball analyst Matt Norlander believes that Boozer will fill Flagg’s shoes in his freshman season. During Friday’s episode of the CBS Sports HQ, Norlander shared his expectations for the forward.
Duke landed a star in Cameron Boozer
“He’s more powerful than Flagg, he’s a better rebounder than Flagg. I could argue he’s a better rim protector than Flagg,” Norlander said.
Boozer is already in the gym, preparing for a new season. He’s coming off shooting 43% from deep in his final high school year, but Boozer is working to improve his long-range shooting.
The Blue Devils’ official X account shared a video of the freshman working in his game. Boozer’s 3-point shooting appeared to be a focus of attention during his drills. He’s a menace near the rim and a terrific rebounder. If he manages to unlock his 3-point shooting, Boozer will be one of the most sought-after players in the 2026 NBA Draft.