The Boozer brothers, Cameron and Cayden, have made an impact at Duke, following in their father’s footsteps as they aim to lead the Blue Devils to a National Championship. The fraternal twin freshmen debuted in March Madness on Thursday, helping Duke narrowly avoid an upset with a 71-65 victory over Siena in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.
Cayden Boozer posted a career-high 19 points. Cameron Boozer recorded his 20th double-double of the season.
Boozer Brothers’ Family Legacy
Cayden and Cameron are the sons of two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer and his former wife CeCe. Carlos Boozer played for Duke and led the team to an NCAA title in 2001.
Their older brother, Carmani Boozer, was born with sickle cell anemia. His twin brothers were genetic matches and provided the eventual cure for his disease, according to ESPN.
Carlos and CeCe Boozer divorced in 2015 after 13 years of marriage. They are regularly seen supporting Cayden and Cameron at basketball games.
From High School Success to Duke Standouts
Born on July 18, 2007, in Utah, the Boozer twins were raised in Miami, Florida. At Christopher Columbus High School, the pair led the team to four consecutive State Championship titles.
They became five-star Division 1 recruits.
Cameron Boozer’s Impressive Season
Cameron Boozer, a forward, has been named ACC Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year, and First Team All-ACC. He ended the regular season with 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists against North Carolina.
According to the team, he is the only Division I player in the last 30 seasons to post 25+ points, 15+ rebounds and 5+ assists in a regulation win over an AP top-25 opponent.
Cayden Boozer’s Playmaking Ability
Cayden Boozer, a guard, finished the regular season with at least three assists in seven of the final eight games.
Carlos Boozer’s Illustrious Career
Carlos Boozer is Duke’s all-time leader in field goal percentage and was part of 95 victories during his three years in Durham. He won three ACC Championships and three final AP No. 1 rankings during his time as a Blue Devil and was inducted into the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022.
The Juneau, Alaska native was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2002. He played in the league for 13 years, played 861 games and scored 13,976 points, according to Duke Athletics.
Carlos Boozer is also a two-time Olympic medalist. He won bronze in 2004 and gold in 2008 with Team USA.
The Boozer twins’ next game is Saturday March 21 against No. 9 ranked Texas Christian University.