Memphis Grizzlies select Cameron Boozer third overall in NBA Draft

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Memphis Grizzlies select Cameron Boozer third overall in NBA Draft
Summary

The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke forward Cameron Boozer as the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft held in Brooklyn. Boozer had an impressive freshman season, averaging 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds and receiving multiple Player of the Year awards. This selection marks a significant step in the Grizzlies' rebuilding efforts after a challenging 2025-2026 season. Boozer aims to make an immediate impact and compete for the Rookie of the Year honors, joining his father, Carlos Boozer, as another NBA player from Duke.

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  • Cameron Boozer goes third overall in 2026 NBA Draft.
  • He averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds at Duke.
  • Boozer is the son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer.
  • Grizzlies finished the 2025-2026 season at 25-57.
  • Boozer aims for Rookie of the Year honors.
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The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the NBA draft Tuesday night, adding another high pick in their latest rebuilding project. Boozer joins 7-foot-3 center Zach Edey, the ninth overall pick in 2024, and Cedric Coward, the 11th selection a year ago and member of the All-NBA rookie team. The 6-8, 253-pound Boozer is the son of former Duke and NBA player Carlos Boozer.

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The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke star Cameron Boozer with the third pick of the NBA draft. Here are three things to know Boozer.

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Memphis took another step toward its next era with the selection of Cameron Boozer, a move that could accelerate the club's reset.

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