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Cameron Boozer sets rookie season expectations with Grizzlies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:08 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Cameron Boozer sets rookie season expectations with Grizzlies

Summary

Cameron Boozer, drafted third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies, enters training camp this week aiming to impact winning as he transitions to the NBA. After a standout season at Duke, where he averaged 22.5 points and led the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight, Boozer is one of the favorites for Rookie of the Year. He emphasizes the importance of team success over individual accolades, stating that winning games will place him in a strong position to achieve his personal goals. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo notes Boozer's advanced passing skills and the need for gradual integration into the team's system, taking into account his youth and inexperience.

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By the Numbers

•Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds at Duke last season.
•He is a top contender for the Rookie of the Year award.
•The Grizzlies begin training camp with Boozer as a central figure.
•Boozer aims to prioritize team success over personal goals.
•Iisalo highlights the need for gradual adjustments for Boozer.

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3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies' Cameron Boozer reveals expectations for rookie season

What they're saying

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After leading Duke to the Elite Eight, Cameron Boozer is eager to help the Grizzlies turn things around and help affect winning this year as a rookie.
— Yahoo Sports

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