Overview
- Boozer is averaging 23.0 points on 56% shooting with 9.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists through 10 games for a Duke team ranked No. 3.
- One Eastern Conference scout told ESPN critics are overemphasizing Boozer’s lack of lob-catching explosiveness, praising his polish, IQ and winning impact.
- A college coach who scouted Duke flagged legitimate rim-finishing concerns and suggested peers A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson may offer higher ceilings.
- Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft places Boozer at No. 2, with evaluators noting his expanding perimeter game, passing feel and consistent production.
- Analytics cited in recent coverage highlight strong defensive impact, including a 17.5% rebound rate and top-tier defensive metrics, as Duke seeks an 11-0 mark vs. Lipscomb on Tuesday.