Cameron Boozer: Top Draft Prospect, Top Player

0:00On March 21, Duke freshman Cameron Booser has been the standout player in college basketball this season, averaging over 22 points, 10 rebounds, more than four assists, and nearly one and a half steals per game while shooting over 56% from the floor. He's the top favorite for national player of the year, and is helping lead top-seated Duke toward their sixth title. Even in his toughest stretch lately, Booser posted 17 and a half points, 10 and a half rebounds, and five-and-a-half assists over the last two, games, despite rough shooting. His all-around game sets him apart from most players. Meanwhile, draft experts rank him behind Kansas Guard Darren Peterson, averaging just under 20 points on solid shooting, and BYU's AJ Dibanza. The nation's leading scorer at 25 and a half points per game on 51% efficiency. Those two guards dominate the top-picked talk with their scoring upside. One team bucking the trend is the Indiana Pacers, who sit at 15 wins and 55 losses with

1:02the best shot at the number one pick in the 2026 draft. Reports say they target Booser first for his fit, next to Pascal Ciacum and Ivika Zubak, shoring up their weak defense and rebounding. As Duke pushes deeper into the tournament, Booser's pro potential keeps rising, no matter where he lands on those boards.