The 2026 NBA Draft is thought of by many NBA decision-makers and draft experts to be a three-man race between Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer.<\/p>\n
Despite that, most of the shine lies with the former two, opposed to the incoming Blue Devil in Boozer.<\/p>\n
It makes sense. Peterson is among the best guard prospects we\u2019ve seen in some time, offering a polish in scoring and play-making that few at the preps level have. Dybantsa is less so, but stands at 6-foot-9, and could have the scoring and handling that\u2019s seen others ascend to superstardom on the wing in the NBA.<\/p>\n
For most, that leaves Boozer at third, though he\u2019s not to be denied as one of the draft\u2019s top prospects. And could very well still assert himself as the league\u2019s No. 1 pick before it\u2019s all said and done.<\/p>\n
S\/O DUKE \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f CAM BOOZER \ud83d\udc7f\ud83d\udc7f\ud83d\udc7f pic.twitter.com\/LXeeqiJ5CJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Duke Men\u2019s Basketball (@DukeMBB) September 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n At 6-foot-9 with premier force and physicality, he\u2019s likely the more dominant preps player, and could very well be the better collegiate player too.\u00a0<\/p>\n So far, Boozer\u2019s made his mark as a bulky interior force, scoring at short-range, grabbing boards, defending with strength and offering look-ahead play-making. He offers the fundamentals that directly translate to winning basketball, rarely making mistakes and offering an archetype several league decision-makers would be happy to add.<\/p>\n Even better, he’s ready to comfortably assume the mantel from Cooper Flagg, who saw immense collegiate production at Duke to become the No. 1 pick in 2025. Boozer will likely immediately take over as the team’s leading scorer, helping in all the same ancillary ways as well. <\/p>\n If he can shine at Duke and again contribute to winning \u2014 as he’s done plenty in the last handful of years \u2014 more than a few General Managers could consider him the class’s top option. Or in the least, the second-best talent.<\/p>\n Cam Boozer showing off his handle, strength, and touch pic.twitter.com\/PgbrGy9RnI<\/a><\/p>\n