Cameron Boozer, Duke’s five-star freshman, believes the Blue Devils are being “very overlooked” ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season. While it’s true that Duke might not be getting the buzz it deserves, the team’s potential and talent suggest they could be a dark horse contender.
Duke’s players haven’t yet proven themselves at the collegiate level, particularly on offense, and the team’s inexperience might lead some to underestimate their potential. However, the Blue Devils boast the No. 1 overall 2025 recruiting class, featuring talented players like Boozer, his brother Cayden, Nik Khamenia, and Dame Sarr. This influx of talent could elevate the team’s performance significantly.
With players like Maliq Brown, one of the best defenders in college basketball, Duke has the potential to dominate on that end of the court. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Duke has the third-best odds to win the national championship, trailing only Purdue and Houston. This suggests that many experts believe in the team’s potential to make a deep run.
Boozer’s confidence in his team’s talent and chemistry could propel them to success. Time will tell if Duke was overlooked throughout the preseason .
