Author: successsport360

It was only a few seconds. No crowd. No commentary. Just a grainy clip from Duke’s summer workout session. But that’s all it took. In the now-viral video, Cameron Boozer — the freshman phenom with a famous last name — pulled off a filthy crossover that left a veteran teammate frozen. One quick move, one clean bucket… and then right back to work. No flex. No talk. Just business. But the internet? It exploded. From Duke forums to national hoops accounts, the reaction was instant: “That’s Boozer’s kid?!” “Looks like a pro already.” “He’s HIM.” And it’s not just hype.…

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Summer practice was supposed to be routine. A time for newcomers to learn, veterans to lead, and rotations to start taking shape. But Dame Sarr didn’t show up to wait in line. Because every day in Durham, the 6’6″ Italian guard is rewriting expectations — and he’s doing it with confidence, poise, and production that Duke’s staff can’t ignore. Dame Sarr Is Making Noise — Fast From the moment he stepped into practice, Sarr looked like he belonged. Not just as a freshman getting reps… but as a real piece of Duke’s 2025 plan. He’s competing hard. Shooting it well.…

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Summer workouts in Lexington usually follow a familiar pattern. Veterans set the tone, freshmen observe and adjust, and coaches focus on installing the basics. But this summer, one young Wildcat isn’t playing by those rules — and his name is Jasper Johnson. The highly-touted freshman guard is turning heads in a big way. From the moment practice began, Johnson’s presence was impossible to ignore. He’s showing confidence beyond his years, making plays on both ends of the floor, and carrying himself like someone who expects to be in the mix from Day 1. Coaches have taken notice. So have his…

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He’s not the loudest voice in the gym. He doesn’t have the flashiest mixtape. And when Kentucky released its first summer practice highlights, you probably didn’t even notice him at first. But now? You can’t not notice. Every time the team scrimmages… he shows up. Every drill, he’s locked in. The effort? Relentless. The production? Impossible to ignore. And while other names dominate headlines, this Wildcat is letting his game do all the talking — and it’s speaking volumes. According to sources close to the program, the coaching staff is quietly impressed. He’s not just developing — he’s dominating reps,…

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At a program like Kentucky, the spotlight rarely misses. Every 5-star recruit, every high-profile transfer, every Instagram-worthy dunk gets dissected, debated, and shared across Big Blue Nation in seconds. But sometimes, the most important developments aren’t in the headlines — they’re happening quietly, behind the scenes. And right now, Denzel Aberdeen is that story. He’s not the loudest voice in the gym. He’s not getting the most hype from national media. But those who’ve been watching practice closely are starting to say the same thing: Denzel Aberdeen is hooping. And not just holding his own — he’s standing out. The…

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When Mark Pope assembled this roster, the early buzz focused on the stars. Big names. Big transfers. Big expectations. But here’s what no one expected: The guys people overlooked… are dominating summer practice. And suddenly? This Kentucky team looks deeper than anyone realized. Freshmen Are Ready Now Let’s start with the young guns. Everyone knew Jayden Quintance was a top-tier prospect — but no one expected him to be this physical, this fast, and this comfortable switching onto guards in July. He’s been a defensive anchor and already looks like a pro in the making. But he’s not alone. Malachi…

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It was just another summer practice in Lexington — until it wasn’t. One moment, players were running through fast-break drills. The next? The entire gym was on its feet, jaws dropped, and phones recording. Why? Because Jayden Quintance did something nobody expected — not in July, not from a freshman, and definitely not from a 6-foot-10 big man. > “He took off from the FREE THROW LINE,” one shocked teammate said. “We didn’t even know what to say after that.” That’s right. In a breakaway drill, Quintance grabbed a rebound, took two long strides up the floor, and rose from…

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Every summer, someone unexpected rises. For Kentucky, that someone is Malachi Moreno — the 6-foot-11 in-state freshman from Georgetown, Kentucky — and right now, he’s flipping the script. He came in quietly. No hype machine. No flashy mixtapes. But now? He’s outplaying veterans. Earning coaches’ respect. And turning heads across the gym. Quiet Killer in the Paint Malachi Moreno isn’t loud — his game does the talking. He’s controlling the paint like he owns it: Timing blocks with surgical precision Securing every rebound in his area (and then some) Finishing with authority around the rim He’s not just showing up…

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When Kentucky secured Jayden Quintance, they expected defense, rebounding, and raw athleticism. What they didn’t expect — at least not this soon — is a player dominating both ends of practice like a seasoned vet. He’s just 18 years old. But you wouldn’t know it from watching him. Built Different Quintance showed up to Lexington with the frame of an NBA big and the mindset of a workhorse. Everyone knew he’d block shots. Everyone knew he’d bring energy. But in the past two weeks? He’s been finishing through contact, hitting jump hooks, and switching onto guards without blinking. > “He’s…

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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…

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