Overview
- Duke beat Texas 75-60 in the Dick Vitale Invitational season opener in Charlotte, extending its streak to 26 consecutive opening wins.
- In his first college game, Cameron Boozer tallied 15 points—all after halftime—and a game-high 13 rebounds, becoming the fifth Duke freshman in 30 seasons to debut with a double-double.
- The 6-foot-9 forward shook off an 0-for-7 first half by attacking the paint and drawing fouls, sinking nine free throws to fuel Duke’s second-half separation.
- Freshman Isaiah Evans paced the Blue Devils with 21 points, and an 8-0 run late in the second half put the game out of reach.
- Cayden Boozer contributed two points, three rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes off the bench, while Cameron’s dominant exhibitions and Kevin Love comparisons have amplified his 2026 NBA draft buzz.