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Boozer Twins Propel Duke Past Siena as Cameron’s Draft Buzz Intensifies

The twins’ first-round impact has reset expectations for Duke’s push into a TCU matchup.

Overview

  • Cameron Boozer posted 22 points, 13 rebounds and three assists, and Cayden Boozer scored a career‑high 19 with five assists and two steals in Duke’s 71–65 first‑round win over Siena.
  • Duke faces No. 9 seed TCU in the second round on Saturday, March 21, after the Horned Frogs upset Ohio State.
  • Cameron’s season includes ACC Player and Rookie of the Year honors and averages of about 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists, leading a 32–2 Blue Devils team to ACC regular‑season and tournament titles and the NCAA Tournament’s top overall seed.
  • Carlos Boozer publicly framed Cameron as a “modern‑day” Tim Duncan and said, “If you want to win, you pick Cameron,” reinforcing consensus projections that slot the freshman in the top three of 2026 NBA mock drafts.
  • With Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II injured, Cayden has taken on a larger role, and Carlos Boozer said the current plan is for Cayden to return for a sophomore season, noting that circumstances could affect the decision.