WATCH: Carlos Boozer’s sons Cameron and Cayden make their college commitment news known

By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

Modified Oct 11, 2024 15:38 GMT

Miami and Duke were the final schools vying to recruit Cameron and Cayden Boozer, sons of former NBA forward Carlos Boozer. After months of anticipation, the Boozer twins announced on Friday that they have committed to Duke, where their All-Star father played for in college.

In a video posted on Instagram, the brothers showed a heartwarming message from their elder brother, Carmani, who told them to go with their hearts. The twins then showed him a video of themselves wearing Duke jackets, announcing to the world that they would become Blue Devils.

"Yes sir, Duke Nation, baby," Cameron said in the video.

Cameron is the No. 2 player in the Class of 2025, while Cayden is ranked as the No. 17 prospect. Despite being twins, Cameron is taller and plays as a power forward, while the shorter Cayden plays as a point guard.

Their commitment is considered a massive win for Duke coach Jon Scheyer, who followed up his success in signing top recruit Cooper Flagg last year.

There were concerns that Scheyer might not live up to his predecessor, legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. However, after securing the program's top priority signings for two years in a row, Scheyer has placed many at ease as he placed Duke's recruitment into overdrive.

The decision from the twins did not surprise many, as Duke was the favorite to land their commitment given their father's history at the school. Carlos Boozer won an NCAA national championship with the Blue Devils in 2001 before he left for the NBA in his junior year.

As for Miami, the school was a strong contender to sign the twins, as both Cameron and Cayden trained with Hurricanes coach Jim Larrañaga while they were still young. They have also repeatedly visited Miami, which is near their house.

Cameron and Cayden Boozer signings give Duke backups should Cooper Flagg leave for the NBA

Cooper Flagg was Duke's biggest signing last year. However, he may not stay long, as he has been projected as the No. 1 pick for the 2025 NBA draft. With the Boozer twins committing to the Blue Devils, the school now has a backup should Flagg choose to enter the draft, with Cameron projected to take over his position as the starting power forward.

While his brother may have his starting spot secured should Flagg leave, Cayden may not be able to start alongside his twin brother. Duke has plenty of guards who can start next year, including Tyrese Proctor, Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans and Darren Harris.