Cameron Boozer leads rookie poll among NBA prospects after Summer League

Cameron Boozer received significant attention in a recent rookie poll conducted by ESPN insiders after an impressive freshman season at Duke. Drafted No. 3 overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2026, Boozer led in three of the eight poll categories, being recognized as the most likely to make an All-NBA team first and having the potential for the biggest impact on winning. He tied for the best situation category alongside Morez Johnson Jr. Boozer did not secure votes for being the first rookie to make an All-Star game or having the highest long-term ceiling, suggesting ongoing critiques from pre-draft assessments. The insights from this poll highlight the expectations placed on him as he prepares for his debut season.

• 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Duke's Cameron Boozer dominates responses in recent rookie poll