There’s confidence… and then there’s Cameron Boozer.
In a summer full of NBA Draft buzz, transfer portal drama, and blue bloods fighting for headlines, Duke has been unusually quiet. But don’t mistake that silence for weakness — according to 5-star freshman Cameron Boozer, the Blue Devils are taking names, even if no one’s calling theirs yet.
> “We’re very overlooked right now,” Boozer told reporters. “Once the season starts, that’ll change for sure.”
Those are strong words from one of the most hyped incoming freshmen in the nation — and he’s not wrong. After Duke’s gut-wrenching Final Four loss last season, the media turned its attention to other programs. But inside Durham? That loss is fuel.
And Boozer? He’s the ignition.
A Chip on Their Shoulder — And Something to Prove
“We’ve all felt it,” Boozer added. “People are sleeping on us like we didn’t just make a deep run. Like we don’t have one of the best rosters in the country. That’s fine — we’ll use it.”
Boozer, already drawing comparisons to NBA-level talent with his elite frame, basketball IQ, and leadership, isn’t just here to ride the Duke legacy. He’s here to raise the bar.
Sources close to the program say Boozer has already emerged as a tone-setter in summer practices, holding teammates accountable and demanding intensity in every rep. The culture? Competitive. The standard? Higher than ever.
The Calm Before the Storm
While the spotlight has drifted toward teams like Kentucky, Kansas, and UConn this offseason, Duke has quietly stockpiled an absurd amount of talent. With returning stars and elite freshmen like Boozer ready to explode, the Blue Devils could be the most dangerous “underdog” in college basketball.
> “Once the season tips off, people are gonna remember who we are,” Boozer said. “We’re not chasing hype — we’re chasing banners.”
Make no mistake — this Duke team isn’t trying to prove the doubters wrong.
They’re trying to prove themselves right.
And if Cameron Boozer’s tone is any indication? They’re coming for everyone.
