“I’m proud of them. They’ve worked their butts off for this moment…Really excited that they took their time.” The former NBA star, Carlos Boozer couldn’t hide his pride as he talked about his twin sons, Cameron and Cayden, who recently made a major decision for their future. Boozer was thrilled that his boys were officially joining the Duke Blue Devils, a team with special meaning for the Boozer family. After all, Duke is where Carlos Boozer himself shined during his college days.

Now, his sons will soon follow his footsteps as they will first NCAA next season. While Cayden, ranked among the nation’s top 25 players, is drawing plenty of attention, it’s his brother Cameron, standing tall at 6-foot-9, who is turning even more heads. Cameron stands out as one of the most highly-touted Duke basketball recruits in recent memory, and good fortune seems to be smiling on him after he decided to commit to the Blue Devils.

Cameron Boozer’s commitment to Duke: A game-changer for his NIL Value

Just a few days ago, Cameron Boozer officially announced his commitment to Duke University, along with his twin brother Cayden in what promises to be an exciting chapter for the pair. Cameron, who had a stellar high school career at Christopher Columbus, consistently ranked among the top three in points and rebounds on the EYBL 16U circuit as a junior. Now ranked No. 2 in ESPN’s top 100, he’s gearing up to make his mark in college basketball.

Well, Cameron’s move to Duke is already paying off in more ways than one. Not only has his commitment solidified his standing as one of the top prospects, but it has also led to a significant boost in his NIL value. Before the Duke announcement, Cameron’s NIL worth sat at $607k. However, just four days after making his decision public, that number skyrocketed by an impressive 162%, adding $985k to his overall value, according to On.3. It’s a clear impact on his stardom.

His commitment to Duke has propelled him to new heights in the world of NIL valuations. Just a short time ago, he didn’t even rank in the top 25 for high school basketball players’ NIL value, but now he has made a remarkable leap to the second spot, boasting a value of $1.6 million. The only player ahead of him in the rankings is Utah Prep standout AJ Dybantsa, who has an impressive valuation of $1.9 million.

Cameron’s decision to commit to Duke wasn’t made in haste. Both he and his brother Cayden had several enticing options on the table when considering their college futures. Yet, choosing Duke is already proving to be a game-changer, especially for Cameron.

The Boozer Twins chose Duke for over Miami Hurricanes and others

Earlier, Adam Finkelstein, 247Sports’ director of scouting, had high praise for Cameron Boozer, hailing him as “the surest thing in high school basketball.” His report even declared that Boozer has “the highest long-term floor in the country.” And it’s easy to see why. The 6’9″ forward dominated during his junior year, averaging an impressive 22.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game during the 2023-24 season.

So, when it came time for Cameron Boozer from the Class of 2025 to decide where to head for college basketball next year, he had numerous options vying for his talents, including powerhouse programs like Miami, Florida, and Kentucky. Given that the Boozer twins are Miami natives and played for Florida’s Christopher Columbus High School, there were strong indications that he and his brother Cayden might choose to stay close to home and shake hands with the Miami Hurricanes.

According to reports, the Boozer twins took an official visit to Duke last November while the Blue Devils were hosting Arizona. However, at that time, they weren’t fully convinced about committing to the program. But it all ended in favor of Duke a year later.

The suspense surrounding one of the most exciting recruiting battles in the 2025 class came to a thrilling conclusion when the Boozer brothers revealed their decision to join the Duke Blue Devils instead of the Miami Hurricanes on Friday, 11th. After nearly two and a half years of intense recruiting, head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils emerged victorious. Their recruitment journey began when Duke extended an offer to Cameron, quickly followed by an offer from Miami just two weeks later.

Another reason the Boozer twins chose to join Duke, following in their father’s footsteps, could be the influence of Cooper Flagg, a top contender for the No. 1 ranking in the 2025 class. Flagg, who originally planned to be part of the 2025 class, moved up to 2024 to enter the NBA Draft sooner.

With Cooper Flagg already available for this season and the Boozer twins joining the ranks next year, Duke is gearing up for a game-changing stint. It would be exciting to see if the program’s victory in talent acquisition can translate into something big in coming years.