Boozer's Stellar Season, NBA Draft Concerns

0:00On March 6, Cameron Booser has been the top performer in college basketball this season, leading Duke with standout numbers. The freshman averages 22.6 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1.6 deals per game. He shoots over 58% from the field, and 40% from 3-point range, topping the blue doubles in most key stats. He's not 16 double doubles already, and scored at least 17 points in every Atlantic Coast Conference game so far. Duke sits at number 1 in the AP poll, riding his consistent play toward a top NCAA tournament seed. Yet despite all shining everyone, Booser ranks third in 2026 NBA draft projections from ESPN. Kansas freshman Darren Peterson and BYUs AJ Diveanta have traded the top two spots all year, leaving Booser stuck behind them, scouts point to physical concerns holding him back, like limited explosiveness, weaker rim protection, and slower foot speed against shooters. These traits get exposed in NBA playoffs, even if his offensive skills scream star potential

1:04right away. Booser stays rock solid without the flash, making few mistakes and boosting his team every night. While general managers chase high ceilings, his steady dominance keeps fueling Duke's run deep into March.