b3NjcmlwdD4KPCEtLSBFbmQgY29tU2NvcmUgVGFnIC0tPgoKCg==, Enjoying Basketball Recruiting? I guess I really started to blow up in, like, eighth grade. Wagner and Camden (New Jersey) traveled to Miami to play Cameron Boozer's . FORT MYERS, Fla The well-earned hype surrounding Cameron and Cayden Boozer continues to build, as the twins play their sophomore season at Miamis Christopher Columbus High School. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt Building a name for a basketball at school. Carlos sits courtside at games or in the stands with other parents at the USA Basketball training camps. Draft Notes. Zaire Wade, Dwyane Wade's son, played alongside Bronny James at Sierra Canyon High School (Chatsworth, California) before joining the Utah Jazz's G League team for a season. Miami, FL 33141 ZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9jdW1l "That's like a big thing for me. Cameron Boozer and the 6-foot-3, 185-pound Cayden Boozer (ranks No. You know, whoever. We took a visit to Florida. His twin brother, Cameron, is several inches taller at 6-foot-8 and plays more of the wing/forward position. It's the first state championship in school history for Columbus. "I'm a versatile point guard who likes to attack," Boozer told On3. This report was first published at Orlandosentinel.com. Junior forward Malik Abdullahi also scored in double figures for Columbus with 12 points. Florida commit Denzel Aberdeen also finished with 17 points and hit the game-tying 3-pointer to knot the game at 44-44 with 13 seconds to play. Father: Dajuan Wagner five-year NBA career, sixth overall pick in 2002 NBA Draft. 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. Great athletes on the other side. 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 . Cayden Boozer is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound point guard whose specialties seem to be his smooth shooting stroke and beyond-his-years decision-making with the ball in his hands. Hardaway will join four-star recruits Mikey Williams and J.J. Taylor in a solid incoming recruiting class. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Winning every game by double digits, Cameron and Cayden registered 27 and 25 points, respectively, in the finals over Colorado Prep en route to a 77-65 victory. Cayden Boozer came in at No. My dad is. Knowing that even when there are ups and downs there is always going to be somebody there to guide me. Overtime Elite Opening Night Wrap-up: Cameron Boozer, Bronny James, Rob Dillingham and many more. The two attend Christopher Columbus High in Miami, Florida. We really play really good together. Jason said in an Instagram post after the game. The skill is impressive and they have the versatility, whether on offensive or defensive. It is going to get us better and it is going to get our teammates better. I know the work I've put in.". I feel like we have a good connection with the coaches now, though, They come to practices and we check in with them every now and then. Cayden and Cameron Boozer, sons of Duke great Carlos, are rising stars in the class of 2025 A bit surprisingly, Cayden is 6-3 while Cameron is 6-10, which is not what you typically see from twin basketball players, but theyre both quite good: ESPN has Cameron at #1 in the class. Its ridiculous. Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 Please update it here. Both Cameron and Cayden recognized early the advantage they had having a father who played at the highest level and plugged in at a young age to learn as much as they could. He didnt have strangers bothering him online. 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. A Duke basketball gem's promising twins have impressed a future Blue Devil. His stat line might not be overly impressive, but players love playing with him, and he makes his teammates better. Columbus closed the second quarter on a 16-0 run to lead 43-12 at the break. My mom played volleyball, my dad basketball," said Cameron Boozer. If their last name sounds familiar, that is because their father is two-time NBA All-star Carlos Boozer. Cayden and Cameron Boozer, sons of Duke great Carlos, are rising stars in the class of 2025 A bit surprisingly, Cayden is 6-3 while Cameron is 6-10, which is not what you typically see. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, 10-time state champ OCP leads 6 Orlando area teams to FHSAA basketball tourney. At the Hoophall Classic two weekends ago, Cameron led a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback against Bronny James and Sierra Canyon, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in the win. 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. BOOOOOOZ Cameron Boozer October Minicamp pic.twitter.com/OOd6x8zjae. February 14, 2022 / 9:14 AM It doesnt matter to us, though. At 6-foot-9 and. Cameron and Cayden are the sons of 13-year pro, two-time NBA All-Star, and former Duke Blue Devil Carlos Boozer. Cameron led a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback against Bronny James and Sierra Canyon. Cameron and Cayden are the sons of 13-year pro, two-time NBA All-Star, and former Duke Blue Devil Carlos Boozer. Click to add a comment Family June 26, 2019 Katy Botnar Related Items main Explorers standout sophomore Cameron Boozer had 22 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks. Cayden, on the other hand, put on a show for the fans. A lot can change between now and when the twins would step onto a college campus in the summer of 2025. In 2019, Scotty Pippen Jr. (now playing for the Los Angeles Lakers' G League team), Scottie Pippen's son, and K.J. We both push each a lot to be the best player we can be and the best person we can possibly be off the court as well, said Cayden. chose the Wildcats ahead of Memphis and Louisville, where his grandfather is currently on staff. There have been some talented duos of late. FORT MYERS, Fla - The well-earned hype surrounding Cameron and Cayden Boozer continues to build, as the twins play their sophomore season at Miami's Christopher Columbus High School. Hes going to be a pro, McDaniel said of Cameron Boozer. Since his freshman year, D.J. In an era where many of high school basketballs top players are joining prep powers, the Boozers approach to competing is refreshing and will benefit them in the long run. [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. Through all the hype, criticism, popularity and fanfare, Bronny and Bryce have found ways to progress as basketball players. At the Hoophall Classic, one of the biggest high school events of the year, there were nine prospects whose dads are former or current NBA players. "I know where he wants the ball, I know what places he likes to be at. Cayden is a great facilitator at 6-foot-3 and very patient in reading what the defense gives him. Takeaways from Day 4 of the City of Palms Classic. Cayden comes in at #24. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. WSVN broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy summary. Playing the best teams and beating the best teams is a great feeling. Copyright 2023 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The pair play a much more experienced game, despite being so young. Theyve been a big help and theyre in our ear telling us how things are, how to deal with everything and how to prepare for all of this stuff., Its a benefit just knowing somebody thats been there. Cayden is a point guard and stands about 6-foot-3. Jase is a 6-foot-4 point guard with a deadly shot from deep range, while Jaxon is a 6-foot-5 pure athlete who can jump out of the gym and is showing tremendous upside early as a freshman. ICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1nLmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3MuanMi had a game-high 32 points, including five 3-pointers. CAYDEN BOOZER: It was really a great experience to just see those two colleges and seeing how the teams work and all that. The main thing for us is building a championship program even when were not here, said Cameron. "These kids have worked with me since June of last year, and to be champions in the end cant ask for anything better.. 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. So it's definitely a competitive spirit," said Cayden Boozer. 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. 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. Bronny has been particularly patient with his development, and he plays the right way. 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. Hes light on his feet and shows tremendous upside. Newsroom: (305) 795-2777. D.J. Theres just a lot of chemistry on and off the court there, said Cameron. 225K subscribers Cayden and Cameron Boozer combined for 33 points in their City of Palms debut tonight! / CBS Miami. So between two athletic parents, it's easy to see where their basketball pedigree and love for competition comes from. The national recruiting analysts at Pro Insights suggested that Cameron and Cayden Boozer were the 2025 standouts on the final two days of action. He has a natural feel for the game, with a solid jumper and nice touch around the rim when getting downhill. told Yahoo Sports. 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. Both are the sons of long-time NBA player Carlos Boozer. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. So I feel like the connection we've made with our teammates has helped us just play well this whole season," said Cayden Boozer. 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. Already exploring new territory in Columbus, by capturing a state championship a season ago and with just two wins away from a repeat, the Boozer brothers want to help build another legacy for Columbus athletics. Bronny is still undecided on a college program, but USC, Ohio State and Oregon are still in the mix. 24 overall on the 2025 ESPN 25) were among the first three prospects in their class to receive an offer from first-year. Columbus Explorers Cayden Boozer (2), Cameron Boozer (12) and Garyn Bess (11) celebrate a score in the final moments of the fourth quarter against Colonial High School during the FHSAA. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. We've definitely all played together before.". Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Ashton shoots the ball well and is a hybrid defender who can guard the perimeter or bang in the post down low. Senior guard Dominic Sanders led the Grenadiers with 14 points in his final high school game. The 6-foot-7 guard is averaging 24.3 points per game in his junior season at Jesuit High School in Northern California. Cayden and Cameron Boozer, the twin sons of Duke basketball legend and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, were the first 2025 recruits to land offers from first-year Blue Devil head coach. Father: Penny Hardaway 14-year NBA career, four-time NBA All-Star. Cameron and Cayden Boozer, twin sons of Carlos Boozer, are among the top players in ESPN's Class of 2025 basketball rankings, which debuted Thursday. CAMERON BOOZER: Those things are really just kind of funny. "Both of our parents, they're both tall. 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. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. Only freshmen on their varsity team, the Boozer twins project to continue to ascend up the national ranks with each bringing their own skill set to the table. Odds & lines subject to change. Cameron is a 6-foot-9 forward who is the best high school basketball player in the country, regardless of class. We're saying 'Let's go heat!' eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh While his twin brother, Cayden, is one of the top guards in the 10th grade. Look: Cameron and Cayden Boozer lead Columbus to upset of Dr. Phillips in Florida 7A state championship Cayden Boozer's free throw was the difference in Columbus' 45-44 win Ross Van De Griek Mar 5, 2022 LAKELAND, Fla. - It came down to the final seconds, and freshman Cayden Boozer came through. One of the more interesting recruiting battles coming up is going to be over the Boozer twins. CAMERON BOOZER: Theres some good stuff and some bad stuff and even some stuff I can't say. Shooting guard in the 2025 class. He's currently shooting 47% from 3-point range on four attempts per game. CAYDEN BOOZER: We haven't really talked about how much its different, but you can just see how different it is because of social media. Hes just a great point guard in general.. Teams; CBS Sports; . A guy who can find you no matter where you are is someone you play with your whole life. Now, more than ever, second-generation players are making a name for themselves and carving their own paths, backing up the last names on their jerseys. Playing with the Explorers club team made up of several Columbus (Florida) players, Cameron and Cayden Boozer showed why they're widely considered two of the best . 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. Cameron, at 6'8", is averaging a double-double, and Cayden, a 6'4" point guard, always seems to know where his brother is on the floor. So I feel like it makes it easier for me to be a point guard and get him the ball," said Cayden Boozer. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. 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. . Jaxon's first high school points came from an alley-oop pass from Jase when Jaxon sneaked behind his man when the defense collapsed the lane. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. In the win over Sierra Canyon, he contributed 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Timeline. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. 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. We felt like we had our fair share of great athletes, but when you go to a big event like this for the first time, sometimes the stage is a little bigger than what you realize it is.. His twin, Cayden Boozer, had 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the end of the day, weve got to go somewhere thats best for us. The Grenadiers trailed by 13 points at the end of the first quarter. Boozer hit 1-of-2 free throws with five seconds left to lift Columbus to a 45-44 victory over No. 24 overall in 2025. His recruitment picked up this past summer, and he held offers from Oregon, Texas, UCLA and Kentucky before signing with Stanford this fall. He played both sides of the ball, tirelessly. CAYDEN BOOZER: No not really. RIVALS: Everyone assumes its going to be Duke, you know that right? And this game is going to be very different from other Duke and UNC games. Hes a special player.. Yet another son of a professional athlete is garnering a lot of attention by following in his dad's famous footsteps and becoming a force in their sport at a young age. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH They have triple-threat players [dribble, pass and shoot] that are 6-9 and 6-8.. You dont really see that. Hes also a leader, hes a vocal leader and he always wants to win and I feel thats what separates him all the other players in the country.. A 6-foot-4 guard, his shot has improved since he worked out with his dad and trainer Chris Brickley last summer and throughout the high school season. Explorers standout sophomore Cameron Boozer had 22 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks. Gambling problem? "It's definitely competitive because we're always trying to fight to be the better player obviously. In the same article, Cooper Flagg, rated #3 currently in the class of 2025, is quoted as saying Duke is his dream school, for sure.. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm It's mostly people that dont really know anything about the game of basketball DMing you and commenting on your things. 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. Cayden says he not only wants to make it to the NBA but wants to be successful there as well. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf 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. My dad is 6'9", my mom is 5'10" and they both played D1 sports. Cameron Boozer, the son of Duke Hall of Famer Carlos Boozer, stars alongside his brother Cayden Boozer, a Top-25 player in the sophomore class, at Christopher Columbus High School (Fla.) and have already received interest from many high-profile programs. Dylan is one of the best players in the junior class and has high-major offers from Duke, Kansas, Indiana, Michigan, UCLA, Missouri and Rutgers (where his older brother, Ron Harper Jr., played). aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv has been one of the top players in his class. This season, there are several young players competing at a very high level with their NBA fathers cheering from the stands at most games. CAMERON BOOZER: I think it was actually in seventh grade. Shareef O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal's son, was a four-star power forward who originally committed to UCLA before transferring to LSU. Their goals this season with Columbus are obviously to go on a state title run, but over the next few years dreams will get as big as they are. Heading into Friday, the Grenadiers allowed just above 46 points per game. bnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFzeW5j Theyve come to a few games, a few practices, they call every now and then and I think that they want to be a part of our development.. Obviously, college programs have taken notice and Cayden ran off the schools that have been on them and discussed their only unofficial visit thus far, a trip to Florida. Both players currently hold early offers from Duke, Arkansas, Florida State, Miami and Missouri. And of course theres Mark and Elizabeth Williams. Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. Their size and versatility would be a problem for anyone, McDaniel said. Bryce is still coming into his own and hit a growth spurt last summer, shooting up to 6-foot-4. MORE CASSIDY: Takeaways from Day 4 of the City of Palms Classic, 2023 Rankings: Rivals150 | Team | Position. His twin brother Cayden is a high level recruit as well. It was just me taking a hop step. Kiyan currently has early offers from Syracuse, Memphis and George Mason. Isn't a big time above the rim player at this stage but is a crafty scorer, a . He was recently the youngest player ever to be named as a Top 100 Camp all star. It is only natural that either of the twins would look to distance themselves from their fathers legacy (Carlos, 41, was a star at Duke who played 13 seasons in the NBA, making two All-Star Game appearances and winning an Olympic Gold Medal in 2008). Two of the more intriguing prospects in the Class of 2025 are here this weekend at the Team USA Junior National Team Mini-Camp. He truly is one of the top players in the country right now. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg ID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRpbmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9u RIVALS: Wouldnt you rather have it his way? 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