His twin and Nightrydas Elite (Fla.) teammate, Cameron Boozer, more closely resembles their father: former Duke basketball big man Carlos Boozer, a 2001 national champ with the Blue Devils who went on to average double-digit points in each of his 13 NBA seasons . Cameron struggled to get things going offensively but he oozes potential. Cameron is a 6-foot-9 forward who is the best high school basketball player in the country, regardless of class. Senior guard Dominic Sanders led the Grenadiers with 14 points in his final high school game. But fair or not, the comparisons will always be there and the Boozers choose to focus on the advantages of having father who played at the level they are hoping to reach and a mother who has seen it all. And his legacy doesn't just start with his father, Dajuan. He's currently shooting 47% from 3-point range on four attempts per game. CAYDEN BOOZER: I mean, when we were little we would tour the campus whenever we had a tournament in North Carolina or something. They will make history by becoming the first trio through three generations to appear in the McDonald's All-American Game. Following a recent game at the City of Palms Classic, Rivals recruiting director Rob Cassidy caught up with Cameron and Cayden for a Q&A about their process and modern recruiting as a whole. 1 in the 2025 class, per ESPN. Since his freshman year, D.J. "They've definitely given me a lot of different tips and showed me different things about the game," D.J. Theyve also been hearing from Florida State, Memphis, Michigan, and Kansas. He was recently the youngest player ever to be named as a Top 100 Camp all star. Theres just a lot of chemistry on and off the court there, said Cameron. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Your account has an invalid email address. has been one of the top players in his class. The national recruiting analysts at Pro Insights suggested that Cameron and Cayden Boozer were the 2025 standouts on the final two days of action. Cameron and Cayden Boozer might only be freshmen in high school, but youd never know it. Timeline. Hes one of the best finishers that Ive seen at the high school level, he does a great job of handling pick and rolls and making reads from the mid-range. Along with Duke, the Boozer's have added offers from Miami, Florida State, and Arkansas. By Travis Branham Oct 21, 9:39 AM. I posted a little highlight reel of a seventh-grade game, and some random guy told me I traveled. Also, in giving out some notably creative superlative awards, they tweeted that Cameron Boozer was the event's "Unicorn." A 6-foot-9 power forward with skill and strength reminiscent of his father, Cameron has firmly established himself as the top player in the sophomore class and hes possibly the top player in the country regardless of class. The 15-year-old duo is a mainstay on the grassroots circuit, major college recruiting . bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov Cayden Boozer Brother. USC, Ohio State and Oregon are still in the mix. Cameron and Cayden Boozer (twin sons with CeCe) Carlos with Carmani and twin sons Cameron, Cayden Date of Birth: July 18, 2007 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Cameron and Cayden are the youngest sons to the former NBA Champion. In McDaniels second season at the helm, the Grenadiers had double-digit wins over Lake Brantley and Evans to clinch its spot in Lakeland. His twin brother, Cayden, is one the top guards in the sophomore class, and the two of them on the court together make up one of the best duos in high school basketball. Dr. Phillips (26-7) was led by Mississippi State commit Kugel who finished with 17 points and six rebounds. Cameron and Cayden Boozer just celebrated their 15th birthday two weeks ago, yet they speak with the wisdom well beyond their years of the recruiting crucible they're about to fully experience. Ernest Udeh fouled Cayden Boozer with five seconds left, sending him to the free throw line for the game-winning free throw. "Me and LeBron met 20 years ago, so for us to be here full circle, watching Bronny, Bryce and Kiyan on the court is special, and the legacy continues," Carmelo told ESPN's Malika Andrews during the game. We took a visit to Florida. Since its so early, the two arent really worried about their recruitment, considering they still have several years of high school left. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm Boozer has the family pedigree as the son of longtime NBA veteran/two-time All-Star Cameron Boozer while Flagg has made his mark by playing up and thriving with Team USA over the summer, leading to a gold medal and later being named the youngest ever 2022 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year. The time we put in and the work we put into this game, thats the main thing that got us to where we are, said Cameron. The 6-foot-5 guard is a top-10 player in his class and continues to outperform other top players in his grade every time he steps on the court. RIVALS: Everyone assumes its going to be Duke, you know that right? 7 Dr. Phillips in the Florida 7A boys basketball state championship game on Saturday night. Offers have been extended from Miami, Duke, Florida State,. My mom played volleyball, my dad basketball," said Cameron Boozer. MjI3MzMwNjkiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Jhc2tldGJhbGxyZWNydWl0 Shareef O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal's son, was a four-star power forward who originally committed to UCLA before transferring to LSU. Cayden is a point guard and stands about 6-foot-3. ", Father: Peja Stojakovi 13-year NBA career, NBA champion (2011), three-time NBA All-Star. Cayden Boozer, Christopher Columbus Statline: 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, 5-for-10 shooting, 32 minutes Cayden himself is a talented recruit alongside his brother, and 247Sports has . Yahoo Sports takes a look at 11 current high school players who come from NBA families and how they're playing this high school season. In his last game, Bryce showcased finesse and body control around the rim and got up for an alley-oop off a back screen that had LeBron more than proud. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv As an NBA player, he knows a lot about the recruiting process and what it takes to get there, said Cayden. I mean, its nothing you expect from a 15-year-old, said Kevin Noriega, Columbus basketball guard. Not only are they. I guess I really started to blow up in, like, eighth grade. His stat line might not be overly impressive, but players love playing with him, and he makes his teammates better. Heres what recruiting analyst Travis Graf said about the Dynamic Duo: While having top recruiting classes is nothing new to Duke fans, theres potential for the Blue Devils 2025 class to be one of their best of all-time on paper. ZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9jdW1l This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Jason said in an Instagram post after the game. Hes been through this process so I can always go to him for advice.. My dad is 6'9", my mom is 5'10" and they both played D1 sports. He's one of the best on-ball defenders in the senior class (forcing five steals in his most recent game) and has a consistent 3-point jump shot. Its his pace and his change of speed, said Cameron when asked what sets his brother apart. If youre a basketball fan, the Boozer last name should sound familiar. Teams; CBS Sports; . Cayden, on the other hand, put on a show for the fans. A rising sophomore at Miami (Fla,) Christopher Columbus, the son of Carlos Boozer and his teammates - including his twin brother Cayden Boozer a 2025 shooting guard - traveled . The 15-year-old duo is a mainstay on the grassroots circuit, major college recruiting offices and in the basketball media. Theyve been really active in our recruiting process, Cameron said. Playing the best teams and beating the best teams is a great feeling. "That's like a big thing for me. It would be awesome if we could go to the same school at the same time but one school might be the best situation for him and it might not be for me.. Colonials final four appearance seemed improbable when they only won two games in the 2020-21 season. Cameron Boozer led the way for Christopher Columbus (FL) on Saturday, defeating San Ysidro (CA) 74-67. His recruitment picked up this past summer, and he held offers from Oregon, Texas, UCLA and Kentucky before signing with Stanford this fall. Cayden says he not only wants to make it to the NBA but wants to be successful there as well. I dont think youve ever really seen it at the high school level, especially this young. It was a good experience. I got some exposure and people started to notice me. "I know where he wants the ball, I know what places he likes to be at. He didnt have strangers bothering him online. They've taken unofficial visits to Florida and Florida State, but say they intend to take more down the road. When Cameron Boozer passed out of the low post to his brother Cayden for a 3-point shot that he drained from the left wing to move the score to 30-18 with 4:32 in the second quarter, it was a beginning of a run of baskets that were accentuated by the trapping defense taking the Doral Academy offense completely out of its rhythm. The public may view the reports by going to WSVN.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Click to add a comment Family June 26, 2019 Katy Botnar Related Items main These guys arent just talented and highly ranked, they are driven to succeed and compete. Their size and versatility would be a problem for anyone, McDaniel said. Its easy to picture Jon Scheyer and company as the early leaders in this situation.. And of course theres Mark and Elizabeth Williams. Twins who happen to be sons of a former NBA All-Star? His twin, Cayden Boozer, had 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Jase and Jaxon are playing varsity for Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas). Miami, FL 33141 24 in the Rivals150.. We really enjoy coming out and playing good competition.. Twins are fun especially athletic ones. Hes light on his feet and shows tremendous upside. Cayden finished with 21 points on an impressive 10-of-13 from the field. A guy who can find you no matter where you are is someone you play with your whole life. face Bronny, Bryce and Sierra Canyon, with both dads sitting courtside. "It's definitely competitive because we're always trying to fight to be the better player obviously. As freshmen, these twin brothers are now sparking new hoop memories and leading the charge at Christopher Columbus High School. CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Christopher Columbus High School has one of the best basketball teams in the country and with a set of fraternal twins playing for the Columbus Explorers, the school is expecting to bring home a win at the upcoming State Championship. Cameron and Cayden Boozer make up one of the best duos in high school basketball and the fact that theyre twins makes playing together that much more exciting for both teammates and fans. [10-time state champ OCP leads 6 Orlando area teams to FHSAA basketball tourney], Felt like Davis versus Goliath a little bit out there, Grenadiers coach Gary McDaniel said. Cameron is well-entrenched as the No. Bryce is still coming into his own and hit a growth spurt last summer, shooting up to 6-foot-4. The skill is impressive and they have the versatility, whether on offensive or defensive. Father: Carmelo Anthony 19-year NBA veteran, 10-time NBA All-Star. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo The Grenadiers trailed by 13 points at the end of the first quarter. Two of the more intriguing prospects in the Class of 2025 are here this weekend at the Team USA Junior National Team Mini-Camp. Cameron, a 6-foot-9 and 215-pound forward, has been ranked the No. Cameron Boozer is a 6-9, 215-pound Power Forward from Miami, FL. MIAMI (CBSMiami) - At 14 years old and standing well over six feet, Cameron and Cayden Boozer look like they were built in a basketball lab. Youd have to think that Cayden and Cameron Boozer, projected five-star sons of former Blue Devil Carlos Boozer, will take a very strong look at Duke. BOOOOOOZ Cameron Boozer October Minicamp pic.twitter.com/OOd6x8zjae. This season, there are several young players competing at a very high level with their NBA fathers cheering from the stands at most games. D.J. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf "I'm just looking forward to learning a lot from him, not only as my dad but my coach as well," Hardaway added. cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg Knowing that even when there are ups and downs there is always going to be somebody there to guide me. 24 in the Rivals150. Andrej went from unranked to McDonald's All-American in a little more than a year. RIVALS: You guys havent taken many visits yet, have you? He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. LAKELAND, Fla. - It came down to the final seconds, and freshman Cayden Boozer came through. It was probably a little harder for him back then. It was great. ZW4tYm9vemVyIgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBzID0g On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. At the end of the day, weve got to go somewhere thats best for us. "Just learning the game and learning to play the right way helps a lot. summary. LAKELAND Colonials Cinderella run through the Class 7A playoffs came to a screeching halt on Friday at RP Funding Center. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. b3NjcmlwdD4KPCEtLSBFbmQgY29tU2NvcmUgVGFnIC0tPgoKCg==, Enjoying Basketball Recruiting? ID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRpbmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9u They came to a game, like, last week. Hes going to be a pro, McDaniel said of Cameron Boozer. "Both of our parents, they're both tall. Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. That was again the case on Saturday as the 2025 Duke basketball recruiting targets, the twin sons of 2001 Blue Devil national champ and two-time. 225K subscribers Cayden and Cameron Boozer combined for 33 points in their City of Palms debut tonight!