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Cam Boozer’s Record-Setting Start Lifts Undefeated Duke and Intensifies 2026 No. 1 Debate

ESPN’s latest 2026 draft board still lists Darryn Peterson at No. 1 with Cameron Boozer third.

Overview

  • Duke is 11-0 after Boozer’s first 11 college games, in which he has totaled 256 points, 112 rebounds and 41 assists on 56.3% shooting.
  • OptaStats notes Boozer is the only Division I player in the past 30 seasons to reach 250 points, 100 rebounds and 40 assists through 11 career games.
  • An Eastern Conference scout praised Boozer’s polish and winning impact, while another evaluator cited legitimate concerns about vertical explosiveness and finishing through size.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Woo ranks Darryn Peterson No. 1, AJ Dybantsa No. 2 and Boozer No. 3, with league debate ongoing over the top spot.
  • Despite a hamstring issue that has limited his early availability, Peterson remains viewed as the frontrunner for No. 1, as recent reports reaffirm his standing.