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Cameron Boozer discusses forging his own path in basketball

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Cameron Boozer discusses forging his own path in basketball
Summary

Cameron Boozer, star player for the Duke Blue Devils, spoke about his journey and aspirations in an interview. Despite being compared to his father, former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, Cameron emphasized his desire to create his own legacy. He noted that, while public perception may focus on his last name, he feels he has already established his identity as a player. Cameron led the Duke team to an Elite Eight appearance and has enjoyed significant success in high school basketball. His mother, CeCe Boozer, added that her son does not feel burdened by his father's legacy, highlighting his individuality in their family’s athletic history.

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  • •Cameron Boozer is entering the NBA draft after a standout season at Duke.
  • •He aims to establish his own identity separate from his father's legacy.
  • •Cameron led Duke to the Elite Eight during his sole college season.
  • •He has previously won the Nike EYBL Peach Jam three times.
  • •CeCe Boozer stated that Cameron does not feel the pressure of his name.
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  • 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It Wasn’t Like That’: Cameron Boozer Opens Up About Carving His Own Path Beyond His Father’s Legacy
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Being the son of an NBA star could mean that a player is living in his father’s shadow. This has also been tagged to Cameron Boozer, who despite being the No.

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