"Clutch performances throughout the 2025-26 campaign have made him the clear favorite for national player of the year honors in a season that features arguably the most talented freshman class of the one-and-done era, not to mention multiple returning All-Americans. The gap between the 18-year-old and the country's other elite players was widened in the win over Michigan, thanks to his game-altering 3-pointer and the draw of a key goaltending call in the final minutes."
"Lendeborg was not the first star Boozer humbled this season. He had 24 points and 23 rebounds against Tennessee's Nate Ament in a preseason win. Projected NBA draft lottery picks Darius Acuff Jr. and Thomas Haugh could only watch in awe as Boozer scored 64 points combined in wins over Arkansas and Florida, respectively."
"Boozer also bulldozed Jeremy Fears Jr. and Michigan State to the tune of 18 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, the ACC is still trying to catch its breath from Boozer's spectacular efforts throughout conference play, with rival North Carolina up next in Saturday's regular-season finale."
Cameron Boozer, an 18-year-old Duke freshman, has established himself as the clear favorite for national player of the year honors during the 2025-26 season. His clutch performances have consistently overwhelmed elite opponents, including a decisive victory over No. 1 Michigan where he outplayed star Yaxel Lendeborg with a game-altering 3-pointer and key defensive play. Boozer has humbled numerous projected NBA lottery picks throughout the season, recording 24 points and 23 rebounds against Tennessee, 64 combined points in wins over Arkansas and Florida, and 18 points with 15 rebounds against Michigan State. His dominance in ACC conference play has positioned Duke for a potential No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament.
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