Paolo Banchero watches twin Duke basketball targets dominate

The Boozer twins showed again why they are on the Duke basketball wishlist.

Matt Giles | Oct 21, 2022

Duke basketball forward Paolo Banchero (Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports)

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Some would say Christopher Columbus High School (Fla.) power forward Cameron Boozer is already the world's premier prep player, despite the fact he's only 15 years old. The Duke basketball recruiting target's performance on Thursday night at the Overtime Elite "Opening Weekend" in Atlanta suggests such talk is not premature.

Playing for The Explorers against Overtime Elite's talent-rich YNG Dreamerz — including five-star 2024 Duke target Naas Cunningham — the five-star Boozer finished with 28 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in his 31 minutes on the floor.

The Explorers won, 85-71, in front of a packed crowd. As Zagsblog's Jacob Polacheck pointed out, the onlookers included 2021-22 Blue Devil one-and-done and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero, who is in town with the Orlando Magic for a bout against the Atlanta Hawks at 6:30 p.m. ET Friday.

No other player from either squad had more than 19 points or seven boards. And the player who scored 19 just so happens to be Cameron Boozer's twin brother, teammate, and fellow 2025 Blue Devil target in four-star combo guard Cayden Boozer.

Cayden tied Cameron with a game-high five assists in his 29 minutes.

In other words, the sons of former Duke basketball national champ and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer stole the show against potential future lottery picks a year or two older than them.

The Boozer twins and Montverde Academy (Fla.) five-star small forward Cooper Flagg are the only recruits in their class holding a Duke basketball offer.

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

Published Oct 21, 2022

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.