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It's been nearly a week since UConn's epic come-from-behind win over Duke in the Elite Eight, but it's a game that will be talked about for a very long time. Aside from Braylon Mullins' epic game-winning shot from the logo, the discourse around the game has heavily revolved around Cayden Boozer's late turnover to set up the finish.
That turnover marred what had been a great game by the Duke point guard alongside his brother, star forward Cameron Boozer. It's been a tough week in the aftermath of the loss for the Boozer family. In addition to Cayden and Cameron dealing with a sour end to their freshman season, their father, Carlos Boozer, has come under criticism for his actions leading up to the UConn game.
Cameron Boozer becomes fifth freshman ever to win AP National Player of the Year
On Friday, though, the Boozer family at least got a nice bit of good news. Cameron Boozer was named the AP National Player of the Year, an award that has only been won by a freshman player on four other occasions.
- Cameron Boozer, Duke, 2026
- Cooper Flagg, Duke, 2025
- Zion Williamson, Duke, 2019
- Anthony Davis, Kentucky, 2012
- Kevin Durant, Texas, 2007
Boozer is certainly in elite company with the other names who have won the award as freshmen, painting his NBA outlook particularly bright. The forward put together an incredible debut season at Duke, averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. And he still won't turn 19 years old until July.
While Cameron will at least have some awards as consolation following the tournament exit, Cayden will have to try to overcome the crushing loss that has led to a lot of lamenting on his part. The point guard is expected to forego entering the NBA Draft an will likely return to Duke for at least one more season.