Joaqium Boumtje-Boumtje discusses commitment to Duke basketball program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Recent Duke commit Joaqium Boumtje-Boumtje spoke about his decision to join the Blue Devils in an interview during the Team USA U17 trials. Boumtje-Boumtje, who previously played for FC Barcelona, highlighted the influence of head coach Jon Scheyer in his choice. He noted his strong academic performance allowed him to skip high school and start college early. Boumtje-Boumtje's commitment surprised Scheyer, leading to increased excitement about his upcoming involvement with Team USA in the U17 FIBA World Cup.
- •Joaqium Boumtje-Boumtje recently committed to Duke.
- •He discussed his decision at the Team USA U17 trials.
- •Strong grades allowed him to enroll in college early.
- •He aims to develop under Jon Scheyer at Duke.
- •Ambitious prospects include participation in U17 FIBA World Cup.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Joaqium Boumtje-Boumtje talks Jon Scheyer and why he committed to Duke
"Top international prospect Recent Duke commit Joaqium Boumtje-Boumtje revealed what made him choose the Blue Devils as opposed to other schools.
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