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Duke Basketball Signees Advance to Play Powerhouse for Tourney Title

Future Duke basketball forces Cayden and Cameron Boozer are consistently efficient winning machines.
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Duke basketball recruiting signees Cameron and Cayden Boozer
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The scores have gotten closer. But the Columbus High School (Fla.) Explorers and their twin Duke basketball prizes advanced to the championship battle at the prestigious City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla.

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They'll look to hoist the trophy in their debut at the event by squaring off against the defending champion Montverde Academy (Fla.) Eagles at 8:30 p.m. ET Sunday.

Across the Explorers' 3-0 City of Palms Classic run, including a 51-point blowout in their opener, five-star guard Cayden Boozer and five-star forward Cameron Boozer have combined for 104 points, 38 rebounds, 28 assists, two steals, five blocks, and only six turnovers.

Both future Blue Devils, sons of Duke basketball legend Carlos Boozer, have shot 50 percent or better from the field in each contest.

On Saturday night, the 6-foot-4, 205-pound Cayden Boozer, No. 22 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, tallied 16 points, seven assists, and only one turnover to orchestrate a 77-71 victory over the tournament's No. 1 seed, IMG Academy (Fla.).

And the 6-foot-9, 245-pound Cameron Boozer, sitting No. 2 overall in the cycle, delivered 22 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three blocks while shooting 7-for-11 from the field, 2-for-4 beyond the arc, and 6-for-8 at the foul line.

Columbus is now 11-1 overall after reeling off 11 straight wins since its season-opening loss to Prolific Prep (Calif.) and five-star Kansas signee Darryn Peterson on Nov. 19.

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Matt Giles
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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