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Duke's Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje features in player preview

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:44 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Duke's Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje features in player preview

Summary

Freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, also known as JoJo, is highlighted in a Duke Chronicle player preview released on October 11, 2026. Boumtje Boumtje previously played for FC Barcelona before joining Duke, impressing during the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup with a 53.1% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc. He is projected as a potential #1 pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, showcasing skills typically rare for a player of his size. His versatility allows him to play multiple positions, contributing defensively with 1.7 steals and 2.1 blocks per game during the World Cup. His college career is expected to span at least two years, although he has options available after his freshman year.

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Key Details

•Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje is a freshman at Duke University.
•He played for FC Barcelona before committing to Duke.
•Boumtje Boumtje had a standout performance at the U17 World Cup.
•He is projected as a top pick for the 2028 NBA Draft.
•Defensively, he averaged 1.7 steals and 2.1 blocks per game.

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What they're saying

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Nick Arnold || Brock Davis || Maxime Meyer || Jacob Theodosiou || Sebastian Wilkins || Bryson Howard || Drew Scharnowski We missed this on Saturday, but here is the latest Duke Chronicle Player Preview, this time featuring freshman JoJo Boumtje Boumtje. Boumtje Boumtje was out of the spotlight as an American teenager playing for FC Barcelona, but the basketball public caught on pretty quickly after […]
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