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Top Duke Basketball Signee Now Forecasted to Become Early Draft Pick

Five-star Duke basketball recruiting prize Cameron Boozer is likely to be a one-and-done Blue Devil.
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Duke basketball recruiting signee Cameron Boozer
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Future Duke basketball forward Cameron Boozer, set to arrive in Durham this summer alongside his twin and fellow Columbus High School (Fla.) standout in five-star guard Cayden Boozer, is a McDonald's All American and one of five finalists for the Naismith Boys' High School Player of the Year distinction.

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And as of ESPN's debut 2026 NBA mock draft this week, the 6-foot-9, 245-pound Cameron Boozer is a projected No. 3 overall pick.

In the following post, top NBA Draft insider Jonathan Givony advertises his placement of the five-star forward below two other current high school seniors in BYU signee AJ Dybantsa at No. 2 and Kansas signee Darryn Peterson at No. 1 overall. Prime 2025 Blue Devil target Nate Ament checks in at No. 4.

Boozer, son of 2001 Blue Devil national champion Carlos Boozer, ranks No. 2 overall, No. 1 among power forwards, and No. 1 in Florida on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.

He headlines a four-deep Duke basketball recruiting haul, including his brother and two more five-stars in Harvard-Westlake School (Calif.) forward Nik Khamenia and Bellaire High School (Texas) forward Shelton Henderson.

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Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball recruiting news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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