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Duke Basketball Legend Would Support Sons Playing for UNC

Duke basketball's archrival is trying to establish itself as a legit contender for the Boozer twins.

Matt Giles

Duke Basketball Legend Would Support Sons Playing for UNC
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Despite long-time Duke basketball recruiting targets Cayden and Cameron Boozer being the twin sons of 2001 Blue Devil national champion Carlos Boozer, it sounds like the heralded 2025 prospects at Christopher Columbus High School (Fla.) are far from locks for Jon Scheyer and his staff in Durham.

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Their offer sheets have grown to include the likes of Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Memphis, Miami, and Michigan.

And Duke rival UNC, which entered the Boozer sweepstakes on Sunday, sounds like more than a wishful-thinking suitor. At least that's what Cameron Boozer implied during his chat with 247Sports' Eric Bossi on Saturday at the tryouts for the USA Basketball Men's U16 National Team in Colorado (both twins are among 18 finalists). 

"My dad supports it," the 15-year-old told Bossi about Carlos Boozer's thoughts on either of his sons playing for Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. "He wants me to make the right decision for me no matter what it is."

Cameron Boozer, a 6-foot-9, 220-pound five-star power forward who sits at No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, went as far as to refer to UNC as "a great school" and the offer as "an amazing offer" that he's "super happy to have."

Although he noted that the Duke basketball coaches remain active in his recruitment, he also reiterated that he wouldn't pick a school just because his father starred there.

"The relationship is good," Boozer explained to Bossi. "We keep in touch a bit, and we have a good relationship. I've been there two or three times. My dad playing there doesn't really change anything. It's a great school, a nice campus, so there's a lot going for it."

Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound four-star combo guard who ranks No. 27 in the class, have not named finalists or scheduled any official visits.

A decision on their post-high school plans, whether it be playing together or going their separate ways, could be more than a year away.

Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for more Duke basketball recruiting updates.

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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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