Father's Footsteps: The Booze brothers choose Duke

Five-star brothers Cameron Boozer and Kayden Boozer will follow in their father's footsteps, announcing Friday that they have committed to Duke.

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

“I'm proud of them,” Carlos Boozer told ESPN. “Really excited that they took their time. Decided to play together in college, which is amazing. They both complement each other very well. They made the best decision for them. Me and mom couldn't be more proud. It's going to happen. A fun ride.”

Cameron Boozer, a 6-foot-9 power forward, is ranked No. 2 in the ESPN 100 and has been considered one of the top prospects in all of high school basketball over the past few years. He was even ranked ahead of projected No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg entering the summer of 2023.

Boozer had an incredibly impressive and productive high school career. He ranked in the top three in both points and rebounds as a rising junior on the EYBL 16U circuit, then performed even better in his senior season. Last spring, he averaged 24.5 points and 13.4 rebounds at the 17U level — leading the circuit in both categories. Boozer averaged 20.4 points and 10.1 rebounds at Nike Pitch Jam in July, leading his team to the title.

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

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

Boozer has been among the best passers in his class over the past few seasons, leading the Nike EYBL circuit with 6.5 assists per game last spring. He averaged 6.9 assists at Nike Pitch Jam over the summer, including 11 in the semifinal win over Team Takeover. Boozer is also a prolific scorer, scoring 22 points against Monteverde Academy last October and 22 against Link Academy in December.

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

The twin brothers, who attend Christopher Columbus High School (Florida) and suit up for Nightrydas elite grassroots program on the Nike EYBL circuit, have formed an elite inside-out duo throughout their high school careers. They won three consecutive Florida State Championships.

Cameron Boozer is the most fundamentally sound player in high school basketball. His offensive polish, relentless rebounding and high basketball IQ make him special. He is a low-post, back-to-the-basket threat and face-up floor spacer who displays outstanding footwork and touch. Boozer's basketball IQ is evident; He understands spacing, execution and team play. He owns a winning resume that is second to none. He rebounds and throws an outlet pass reminiscent of Kevin Love with the offensive polish of Paolo Banchero and projects as a future high lottery pick in 2026.

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

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