Overview
- Boozer scored 35 points on 13-for-16 shooting against Indiana State, including 23 in the first half, tying the second-highest single-game mark by a Duke freshman behind Cooper Flagg’s 42.
- Scheyer said Boozer returned “so determined” after disliking his performance at Army, and Boozer said focusing on defense, rebounding and ball pressure unlocked his offense.
- Through four games, Boozer is averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists as Duke has opened 4–0.
- Duke faces Kansas at Madison Square Garden, with Jayhawks coach Bill Self indicating freshman Darryn Peterson’s hamstring issue likely keeps him out in the immediate future.
- Boozer earned ACC player and rookie of the week honors and became the first major-conference freshman since Carmelo Anthony to post at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists with no more than one turnover.