Every summer, someone steps up. Not with flashy dunks or viral clips — but with sweat, grit, and a motor that refuses to stop. For Duke this offseason, that player is Cayden Boozer.
Teammates, coaches, even staff are saying the same thing:
> “Nobody’s outworking Cayden right now.”
The younger of the Boozer twins may not be grabbing the same early headlines as his brother Cameron or fellow freshman Dame Sarr, but inside the walls of Duke’s training facility, Cayden is quietly becoming the heartbeat of the team.
First In, Last Out
Sources around the program say Cayden Boozer is consistently the first player in the gym and the last one to leave.
He’s showing up an hour before group workouts to shoot with a manager.
He’s staying after full practices to get up extra free throws and work on finishing through contact.
He’s reportedly already asked to watch extra film sessions with the coaching staff.
> “His motor is different,” said one teammate. “He brings it every single day — no excuses, no ego.”
Setting the Standard
Head coach Jon Scheyer has made it clear: Duke’s culture this year will be built around toughness, accountability, and consistency. And Cayden Boozer is checking all three boxes.
During one closed practice, Cayden reportedly called out a veteran during a defensive breakdown — not out of disrespect, but to demand intensity. Instead of backlash, it sparked energy in the whole gym.
> “Cayden leads by example,” Scheyer reportedly told the team. “That’s how you earn minutes here.”
Offseason Improvement You Can See
While he was often described as the “pure point guard” in high school, Cayden’s already added muscle, refined his mid-range pull-up, and shown growth as a vocal leader.
Teammates say his passing has sharpened and his pace has improved.
Coaches are raving about his command of the offense in scrimmages.
Most importantly? He never coasts.
The Breakout Nobody’s Talking About… Yet
Cayden Boozer might not be the projected lottery pick — but inside Duke’s walls, he’s earning the respect that rankings can’t measure.
If this level of work ethic continues, don’t be surprised if he ends up starting — or even closing games — by the time conference play rolls around.
One Scout Said It Best:
> “You can’t teach that kind of drive. And when the talent catches up to the work ethic? That’s when stars are born.”
So while the highlight reels might belong to others for now, don’t overlook what’s happening in the shadows.
Cayden Boozer is grinding. And the rest of Duke is starting to follow his lead.
