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Future Duke Basketball Backcourt Includes 'Incredibly Unselfish' Gem

Cayden Boozer appears ready-made to become an elite Duke basketball floor general.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball recruiting signee Cayden Boozer
Duke basketball recruiting signee Cayden Boozer / Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK
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In early October, Columbus High School (Fla.) senior Cayden Boozer and twin brother Cameron Boozer, sons of Duke basketball legend Carlos Boozer, sparked what has grown into Jon Scheyer's third top-ranked Blue Devil recruiting haul in his four cycles calling all the shots. And they inked their scholarship agreements on the second day of this month's early signing period.

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The early decision of Cayden Boozer is no surprise, of course, given his Duke basketball genes and the fact that the 6-foot-4, 205-pound five-star guard excels as an initiator in making big things happen on the court.

"What I love most about Cayden is his competitive spirit," Scheyer explained in his first public comments about the 17-year-old savvy playmaker, who has helped fuel three straight state championships and a three-year sweep of Peach Jam titles across three age groups, not to mention a pair of gold medals with USA Basketball. "He takes his game to another level when it means the most. Championship games, the biggest stage, that's where we've seen him at his best.

"He's a guy that does whatever it takes to win. He's an incredibly unselfish, pass-first point guard and a really good, versatile defender."

Cayden Boozer, one of four top-30 prospects comprising the early 2025 Blue Devil recruiting collection but the only full-time backcourt player in the bunch, checks in at No. 23 overall, No. 4 among point guards, and No. 4 in Florida on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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