The hype for new Duke basketball commit Cameron Boozer might not compare to top-ranked freshman [autotag]Cooper Flagg[/autotag], but prominent recruiting analyst Adam Finkelstein still has high expectations for the 2025 forward.
The 247Sports and CBS Sports analyst said on Friday morning that Boozer, one of the highest-rated Duke basketball commits of the century, can help replace the one-and-done Flagg in 2025-26.
“Just in between the lines, Cam Boozer is going to step right in for Cooper Flagg,” Finkelstein said. “They’re not identical types of players, but Cam will start at the four spot where Cooper’s going to be this year and he’s going to be able to be a focal point from day one.”
Boozer remains locked in battle with AJ Dybantsa for the top overall spot in the Class of 2025 rankings, and many think that the newest Blue Devils commit has the highest floor in the country. He averaged 22.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks for Columbus High School as a junior, leading his team in all three categories.
During this morning’s segment on @CBSSportsHQ & the @CBSSports app, we talked about why the Boozer twins were absolutely critical recruits for Duke and Jon Scheyer. @Isaac__Trotter has more on Cam Boozer stepping in for Cooper Flagg next season. https://t.co/gq75wMavXN pic.twitter.com/0jNIwMXjrk
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) October 11, 2024
Cameron’s twin brother, Cayden, also committed to the Blue Devils on Friday morning. The 6-foot-4 point guard is 247Sports’ No. 21 player in the 2025 class.