Duke's Cameron Boozer makes official NBA Draft decision

Duke Blue Devils star forward Cameron Boozer has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. Boozer is generally considered a lock to go in the top four of the loaded class after putting together a dominant freshman season in Durham.  He averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals on shooting splits of .556/.391/.789. He was second in the country in total points, third in total rebounds, and fifth in made rebounds. Despite being a natural power forward, he showed himself to be one of the better passers in the draft class and was often used by Duke as a playmaking hub, finding open shooters while facing double teams. Duke’s Cameron Boozer has officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, per release. For his efforts, he was named Associated Press Player of the Year and Consensus All-American while winning the Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year award as well as the Karl Malone Award, which recognizes the best power forward in the country. The top of the draft is still considered somewhat open and team-dependent, with BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson also jockeying for the top pick. Caleb Wilson, out of UNC, is generally seen as not far behind the top-three options, and could play himself higher with strong pre-draft workouts. Boozer ranked third on ESPN’s big board and Jonathan Wasserman’s latest mock draft for Bleacher Report. While Boozer had one of the more impressive statistical freshman seasons in recent memory, he will look to answer questions surrounding his athleticism, defensive fit and reliance on bully-ball for his offense as he goes through predraft workouts with teams. This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!