From the hands of Kevin Love, former winner of this trophy, Cameron Boozer (2m06, 15 years old) received the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year cup. Created in 1986 by the famous energy drink brand, this award is one of the most prestigious for high school sportsmen and sportswomen, and in the past, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Jayson Tatum have received this trophy.
Son of Carlos Boozer, the former interior of the Cavaliers, Jazz or Bulls, Cameron is only the second “sophomore” to be appointed after Emoni Bates in 2020. “I was clearly surprised. We had been invited to the room to take our measurements for the state championship rings, and Kevin Love then entered with the trophy. It’s all pretty crazy.” did he react. “It’s also crazy to be included in such a group of talented players. All of these players had great careers in the NBA, and it’s kind of surreal to be on this list with all of these players. »
Cameron Boozer, future number 1 of the 2026 Draft?
Schooled with his twin brother Cayden at Christopher Columbus High School, Cameron is averaging 21.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2 blocks this season, and he has proven, with his brother, that they can dominate older players. . A year ago, he made a name for himself by dominating the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League and then the Nike Peach Jam, with 22.5 points, 12.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. “I just want to prove to NBA scouts that I’m a winner, that I love winning, and more than anything, that I love helping my team win. Every time I step onto a pitch, I want to improve and just show the different aspects of my game.”
Unsurprisingly, the two brothers have caught the eye of the biggest universities, and it would not be surprising if they followed in their father’s footsteps by opting for Duke. “Duke is a great program, and it’s one of the places that has trained the most pros” Cameron recalls. “Everything they produce on the pitch shows me who they are and historically they are generally very good. »
He and his brother are expected in the NCAA in … 2025, and Cameron is currently the favorite to be the “top pick” of the 2026 Draft.
