The current freshman class is among the best college basketball has seen in recent memory, and Cameron Boozer is establishing himself as one of the top players in the country, regardless of class standing.
Off the heels of a massive win over No. 15 Florida, Duke wing Isaiah Evans spoke about the similarities between Boozer and last year’s AP Player of the Year Cooper Flagg.
Isaiah Evans Talks Cameron Boozer-Cooper Flagg Comparisons
Boozer, one of the two sons of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer playing for Duke, has been an absolute stud through his first nine collegiate games. The former Columbus High School (FL) standout is averaging 23.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and a block, while shooting 56.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, according to Sports Reference.
In the Blue Devils’ 67-66 victory over the Gators, Boozer rose to the occasion again, finishing with 29 points and six rebounds.
After this win, Evans, who is also projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, sat down with Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster of The Field of 68: After Dark podcast. During the interview, Evans gave his take on the Boozer-Flagg comparisons.
“Those are just attributes that Scheyer recruits in young players,” Evans said of the intangibles that Boozer and Flagg both possess. “I definitely feel like Cam and Cooper are two completely different in their own respective right, but Cam is a dog.”
Boozer is following in the footsteps of Flagg as a highly touted freshman sensation, though the two have vastly different playing styles. Still, Evans believes that Boozer is already proving to be an elite talent.
“Cam, he’s definitely one of those dudes,” Evans added. These early accomplishments are not surprising. Boozer was a McDonald’s All-American and a consensus five-star prospect coming out of high school. It’s still early in his Duke stint, but he’s already stamped that evaluation.
A sure bet to be a one-and-done player like Flagg, Boozer is currently ranked the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft class, according to PFSN’s NBA Mock Draft Simulator. He sits behind only BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson.
Boozer has an excellent feel for the game and an advanced skill set. He combines old-school power with the versatility of a modern forward. He can score efficiently from anywhere on the floor, and he has flashed his growing 3-point range so far this season.
Similar to Flagg, Boozer is one of the safest and most well-rounded prospects in the upcoming draft class, and he’s only 18 years old. His strong play against top competition is difficult to ignore, and he’s led Duke to an impressive 9-0 start.
Looking ahead, Boozer could have another showcase game soon, as the Blue Devils take on No. 7 Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing.
