Overview
- The Duke freshman is averaging roughly 23.0 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists through 10 games while leading a 10-0 team ranked third nationally.
- An Eastern Conference scout told ESPN he is being over-criticized for not catching lobs, praising his polish, IQ and consistent winning impact.
- A college coach who scouted Duke said concerns about below-the-rim finishing and limited explosiveness are valid when projecting to the next level.
- Boozer credits veteran teammates for early confidence and points to Jon Scheyer’s spacing and actions, as analytics highlight strong defensive impact.
- National Player of the Year talk is growing, and Bleacher Report’s mock draft lists him No. 2 with A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson noted as primary competition.