Duke Freshman Boozer Dominates with Extreme Efficiency

Cameron Boozer's recent performances showcase his next-level skills and composure.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Duke basketball freshman power forward Cameron Boozer has been on a tear this season, putting up dominant stat lines with incredible efficiency. In the Blue Devils' recent win over NC State, Boozer scored 26 points on just 10 field goal attempts, adding 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and only 1 turnover. This marked his fifth straight game scoring at least 18 points while taking 10 or fewer shots, showcasing his elite scoring ability and poise.

Why it matters

Boozer's refined play and ability to impact the game in multiple ways has been a key factor in Duke's success this season. As a projected ACC Player of the Year, his continued development and leadership will be crucial for the Blue Devils as they gear up for the postseason.

The details

Over his last five games, Boozer has averaged 21.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 63.8% from the field. He has also earned 50 free throw attempts during this stretch, knocking down 42 of them for an 84% clip. Duke head coach Jon Scheyer praised Boozer's "warrior spirit" and ability to play through physicality, earning trips to the line and making smart passes.

  • On March 2, 2026, Boozer put up 26 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 turnover in Duke's 93-64 road win over NC State.
  • On February 25, 2026, Boozer scored 18 points with 9 rebounds and 4 assists in Duke's 77-51 home win over Virginia.

The players

Cameron Boozer

An 18-year-old freshman power forward for the Duke Blue Devils, and a projected ACC Player of the Year.

Jon Scheyer

The fourth-year head coach of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“He's a force. I think he sets a great tone for us with his rebounding and then his rim attacks. He just is.”

— Jon Scheyer, Head Coach, Duke Blue Devils (Duke Blue Devils On SI)

“And you know, I don't say this in any way talking about officiating, but teams just have to be really physical trying to hold him up. And he plays through it, earning getting to the foul line, and he makes really good passes. He just has a warrior spirit. And he's special with that.”

— Jon Scheyer, Head Coach, Duke Blue Devils (Duke Blue Devils On SI)

What’s next

Duke and Cameron Boozer will face their archrival North Carolina Tar Heels in the regular season finale on Saturday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET. This will be a chance for the Blue Devils to avenge their earlier 71-68 loss to the Tar Heels.

The takeaway

Cameron Boozer's dominant and efficient performances have been a driving force behind Duke's success this season. His ability to impact the game in multiple ways, combined with his composure and "warrior spirit," make him a special talent who will be crucial for the Blue Devils as they look to make a deep postseason run.