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Cameron Boozer selected third overall by Memphis in 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Cameron Boozer selected third overall by Memphis in 2026 NBA Draft
Summary

Cameron Boozer was picked third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 24, 2026. Following his selection, Boozer expressed his honor to represent Duke and acknowledged the influence of former players like Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, and Paolo Banchero. This marks Boozer as the fifth Duke player to be selected in the top three spots over the past seven years, following a notable trend of high draft picks from the program.

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By the Numbers
  • •Cameron Boozer selected No. 3 in 2026 NBA Draft
  • •Boozer joins Memphis Grizzlies
  • •He highlights influence of Duke alumni
  • •Fifth Duke player in top three since 2019
  • •Duke players in recent drafts include Banchero and Williamson
Latest Updates
  • 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Duke's Cameron Boozer addresses No. 1 overall pick snub at 2026 NBA Draft
  • 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cameron Boozer speaks on Duke legacy after top-three pick in 2026 NBA Draft
What they're saying
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Duke's Cameron Boozer revealed his true thoughts on being selected third overall behind AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.

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Cameron Boozer is now the fifth Duke player to be selected in the top three of the NBA Draft in the last seven years.

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