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Duke's Boozer Named ACC Tournament MVP
Freshman star discusses his focus on winning championships after leading Blue Devils to conference title
Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:21pm
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Duke freshman Cameron Boozer was named ACC Tournament MVP after helping lead the Blue Devils to their second consecutive conference championship. Despite struggling with his shot in the final game against Virginia, Boozer impacted the game in other ways, grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 8 assists to go with his 13 points. Boozer revealed after the game that his main focus is on being remembered as a winner and helping Duke capture a national title, which would be the program's first in over 10 years.
Why it matters
Boozer is considered one of the top young talents in college basketball and his performance in leading Duke to the ACC title solidifies his status as a rising star. The Blue Devils' quest for a national championship will be a major storyline in the upcoming NCAA Tournament as they look to end their title drought.
The details
In the ACC Tournament final, Boozer shot just 3-for-17 from the field but made up for it with strong all-around play, grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 8 assists. He also hit two free throws in the final seconds to ice the game. For the tournament, Boozer averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game en route to being named MVP.
- Duke defeated Virginia 72-69 on March 14, 2026 to win the ACC Tournament championship.
- Boozer was named the ACC Tournament MVP on March 14, 2026.
The players
Cameron Boozer
A freshman guard for the Duke Blue Devils who was named the ACC Tournament MVP after leading his team to the conference title.
Isaiah Evans
A sophomore guard for the Duke Blue Devils who scored a game-high 20 points in the ACC Tournament final.
Cayden Boozer
A player for the Duke Blue Devils who scored 16 points, tying his career-high, in the ACC Tournament final.
What they’re saying
“I always want to be known as a winner. Being able to come out here, find a way to win. It was a great team effort. Virginia is great team and it's hard to beat a great team twice. So proud of my guys. We worked so hard to be here to have an opportunity to be in a championship game and win a championship, so it was a great team win.”
— Cameron Boozer
What’s next
With the ACC Championship secured, Boozer and the Duke Blue Devils will now turn their attention to the upcoming NCAA Tournament, where they will look to capture their first national title in over a decade.
The takeaway
Cameron Boozer's performance in leading Duke to the ACC Tournament title solidifies his status as one of the top young talents in college basketball. His focus on being remembered as a winner and helping the Blue Devils end their national championship drought will make them a team to watch closely in the NCAA Tournament.
