5-star brothers Cameron and Cayden Boozer commit to Duke basketball

Five-star brothers Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer will follow in their father's footsteps, announcing Friday that they are committing to Duke.

The Boozer twins, whose father is two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, chose the Blue Devils over Miami. In late August and early September they visited Duke, Miami and Florida.

“I'm proud of her. They did their best for this moment,” Carlos Boozer told ESPN. “Really thrilled that they took the time. I decided to play together in college, which is great. They both complement each other so well. You made the best decision for her. Me and my mother couldn't be prouder. This is going to be a fun trip.”

Cameron Boozer, a 6-foot-2 power forward, is ranked No. 2 in the ESPN 100 and has been considered one of the best prospects in all of high school basketball for several years. He was even ahead of projected No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg, who enters in the summer of 2023.

Cameron Boozer had an incredibly dominant and productive high school career. As a rising junior on the EYBL 16U circuit, he ranked in the top three in both points and rebounds and then did even better early in his senior season. He averaged 24.5 points and 13.4 rebounds at the 17U level last spring, leading in both categories. At the Nike Peach Jam in July, he scored 20.4 points and 10.1 rebounds and led his team to the title.

He also won two gold medals with USA Basketball. He was named MVP of the 2023 FIBA ​​Americas U16 Championship and averaged 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds – including 24 points and 12 rebounds in the gold medal win over Canada. Boozer followed with another MVP award at the FIBA ​​U17 World Championship last summer, averaging 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds, highlighted by 24 points and 13 rebounds against Italy in the title game.

Cayden Boozer, a 6-foot-5 point guard, is ranked No. 17 in the ESPN 100 and is the No. 5 player at his position in the 2025 class.

Cayden Boozer has been one of the best passers in his class over the last two seasons and led the Nike EYBL scene with 6.5 assists per game last spring. He also averaged 6.9 assists at the Nike Peach Jam over the summer, including 11 in the semifinal win over Team Takeover. He is a good scorer and scored 22 points against Montverde Academy last October and 22 points against Link Academy in December.

Like his brother, Cayden also won two gold medals with USA Basketball – his international career highlighted by a 12-point, 9-assist performance against the Philippines last summer at the U17 World Cup. He led the U17 World Cup in assists with 6.4 per game despite playing an average of just over 18 minutes.

The twin brothers, who attend Christopher Columbus High School in Miami and qualified for the Nightrydas elite grassroots program on the Nike EYBL circuit, have formed an elite inside-outside duo throughout their high school careers. They have won three straight Florida state championships.

Cameron Boozer is the most fundamental player in high school basketball. His offensive skills, tireless rebounding and high basketball IQ make him special. He is a low-post threat who goes with his back to the basket and an open floor defender who shows outstanding footwork and touch. Cameron Boozer's basketball IQ is obvious; He understands spacing, execution and team play. He has a successful resume that is second to none. He rebounds and throws a pass reminiscent of Kevin Love with the offensive polish of Paolo Banchero and projects him to be a top lottery pick in 2026.

Cayden Boozer is a trustworthy point guard who is strong, reliable and plays with physicality. He pushes the ball with good speed and pace. He is the best passer in high school basketball – his passing accuracy and vision are on another level and he is constantly looking for opportunities for an open teammate – and he demonstrates outstanding ball security. Boozer possesses the toughness, passing vision and leadership skills of former NBA veteran Andre Miller. He is expected to be a first-round draft pick.

The Boozers are Duke's first commitments in the 2025 class, but they are the ninth and 10th five-star prospects to commit to the Blue Devils since Jon Scheyer replaced Mike Krzyzewski in 2021. Cayden Boozer is Duke's first five-star point guard since Jeremy Roach in 2020.