Building a name for a basketball at school. The Explorers got a running clock with 4:31 left in the third quarter on a basket from Cayden Boozer. Cameron and Cayden Boozer make up one of the best duos in high school basketball and the fact that they're twins makes playing together that much more exciting for both teammates and fans. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, 10-time state champ OCP leads 6 Orlando area teams to FHSAA basketball tourney. bnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFzeW5j 7 Dr. Phillips in the Florida 7A boys basketball state championship game on Saturday night. face Bronny, Bryce and Sierra Canyon, with both dads sitting courtside. Jase and Jaxon are playing varsity for Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas). Twins are fun especially athletic ones. ZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9jdW1l Cayden Boozer finished with 9 points, and Malik Abdullahi finished with 7 points. Cayden and Cameron aspire to become NBA players like their father, with Cameron tipped to be the top recruit of the 2025 recruiting class. But you know how that goes. MjI3MzMwNjkiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL2Jhc2tldGJhbGxyZWNydWl0 Jason said in an Instagram post after the game. Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer may not turn 16 until July, but the sophomore sons of Carlos Boozer at Miami (Fla.) Christopher Columbus are already turning heads. CAMERON BOOZER: I think it was actually in seventh grade. At the end of the day, weve got to go somewhere thats best for us. It was just me taking a hop step. had a game-high 32 points, including five 3-pointers. It's the first state championship in school history for Columbus. It would be awesome if we could go to the same school at the same time but one school might be the best situation for him and it might not be for me.. He's being utilized in different lineups his senior year at Sierra Canyon, playing alongside Bronny, and getting periodic one-on-one coaching from LeBron. 15 in the updated 2025 On3 50. The 6-foot-7 guard is averaging 24.3 points per game in his junior season at Jesuit High School in Northern California. While Cameron hopes to be a McDonald's All-American and follow in his dad's footsteps to the NBA as well. Along with Duke, the Boozer's have added offers from Miami, Florida State, and Arkansas. Since its so early, the two arent really worried about their recruitment, considering they still have several years of high school left. Andrej went from unranked to McDonald's All-American in a little more than a year. chose the Wildcats ahead of Memphis and Louisville, where his grandfather is currently on staff. Both freshmen at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Cameron is listed as a 6-8, 215-pound power forward and Cayden is a 6-3, 185-pound shooting guard. Winter Haven's win came down to the frantic final 10.9 seconds. His twin brother Cayden is a high level recruit as well. This season, there are several young players competing at a very high level with their NBA fathers cheering from the stands at most games. "Obviously, it's not all the responsibility on us two because we have a great team this year. Not only are they. Add Stats. He's a tough driver and creative finisher who uses his frame well and can finish through contact. D.J. told Yahoo Sports. Cayden Boozer : 2025 : 16 years : Cameron Boozer : 2025 : 16 years : Benny Fragela : 2025 : 16 years : Playing Age is defined as the player's age on the last day of the season. They won a state title as freshman and as sophomores theyve played an absolute gauntlet of a schedule as theyve traveled coast to coast in search of competition. Martin (Houston Rockets), Kenyon Martin's son, shared the court at Sierra Canyon, with both dads watching from the sideline each game. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. Like Bryce James, Kiyan is starting to come into his own as a prospect at just 15 years old. "I think there's a video of them wearing Bulls jerseys. My dad is. He was very important to my development. These guys arent just talented and highly ranked, they are driven to succeed and compete. Bryce is still coming into his own and hit a growth spurt last summer, shooting up to 6-foot-4. CAMERON BOOZER: Theres some good stuff and some bad stuff and even some stuff I can't say. Cameron is well-entrenched as the No. Hes light on his feet and shows tremendous upside. His twin and Nightrydas Elite (Fla.) teammate, Cameron Boozer, more closely resembles their father: former Duke basketball big man Carlos Boozer, a 2001 national champ with the Blue Devils who went on to average double-digit points in each of his 13 NBA seasons . My mom played volleyball, my dad basketball," said Cameron Boozer. I know the work I've put in.". Cameron and Cayden Boozer make up one of the best duos in high school basketball and the fact that theyre twins makes playing together that much more exciting for both teammates and fans. In-depth analysis. When Cameron Boozer passed out of the low post to his brother Cayden for a 3-point shot that he drained from the left wing to move the score to 30-18 with 4:32 in the second quarter, it was a beginning of a run of baskets that were accentuated by the trapping defense taking the Doral Academy offense completely out of its rhythm. Kiyan currently has early offers from Syracuse, Memphis and George Mason. CAMERON BOOZER: Those things are really just kind of funny. "Having a dad that played at such a high level, for me, Bronny, everyone else whose dad played in the NBA, it gives us an edge, definitely," Ashton told Yahoo Sports. Twins who happen to be sons of a former NBA All-Star? ATLANTA, GA -- Overtime Elite, a new high school league . Cameron Boozer led the way for Christopher Columbus (FL) on Saturday, defeating San Ysidro (CA) 74-67. is a high-volume scorer who will find impossible ways to scoop the ball under bigger defenders around the basket and is good at creating separation off the dribble for a shot behind the arc. Boozer played for the Utah Jazz from 2004 to 2010. . The 15-year-old duo is a mainstay on the grassroots circuit, major college recruiting . His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. Hes just a great point guard in general.. His twin, Cayden Boozer, had 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The public may view the reports by going to WSVN.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. Boozer hit 1-of-2 free throws with five seconds left to lift Columbus to a 45-44 victory over No. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy "The game has definitely changed, and we have one of the best resources right here to help us get to the NBA," Cameron told Yahoo Sports of his dad. Their size and versatility would be a problem for anyone, McDaniel said. I loved the fans, I loved the atmosphere, the team and the coaching. If you're asking are these guys really that big of a deal at 14-years-old, well let's put it this way, we weren't the only camera crew at practice. 1 overall player in the country for 2025, per the 247 composite. Both Cameron and Cayden recognized early the advantage they had having a father who played at the highest level and plugged in at a young age to learn as much as they could. In McDaniels second season at the helm, the Grenadiers had double-digit wins over Lake Brantley and Evans to clinch its spot in Lakeland. FORT MYERS, Fla - The well-earned hype surrounding Cameron and Cayden Boozer continues to build, as the twins play their sophomore season at Miami's Christopher Columbus High School. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. After a timeout, the Blue Devils' Isaac Celliscar drove down the . RIVALS: Will you guys consider the G-League or Overtime Elite or any pro options? RIVALS: Does your dad remark on how different the recruiting process is these days as compared to when he went through it? How are Florida and Florida State different? Jaxon's first high school points came from an alley-oop pass from Jase when Jaxon sneaked behind his man when the defense collapsed the lane. RIVALS: What kinds of things do you get in the DMs? We definitely could be a package deal we also could go somewhere different. Father: Carlos Boozer 13-year NBA career, two-time NBA All-Star. "I know where he wants the ball, I know what places he likes to be at. They will make history by becoming the first trio through three generations to appear in the McDonald's All-American Game. Cayden and Cameron Boozer never disappoint. We took a visit to Florida. Already exploring new territory in Columbus, by capturing a state championship a season ago and with just two wins away from a repeat, the Boozer brothers want to help build another legacy for Columbus athletics. Columbus, once known more for football and baseball, could become a basketball contender with three more years of the Boozer twins suiting up. I dont think youve ever really seen it at the high school level, especially this young. The main thing for us is building a championship program even when were not here, said Cameron. You know, whoever. Varsity Content Editor Buddy Collings can be reached by email at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com. His twin, Cayden Boozer, had 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. We're saying 'Let's go heat!' "Both of our parents, they're both tall. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Cameron and Cayden Boozer (twin sons with CeCe) Carlos with Carmani and twin sons Cameron, Cayden Date of Birth: July 18, 2007 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Cameron and Cayden are the youngest sons to the former NBA Champion. Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. At the Hoophall Classic two weekends ago, Cameron led a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback against Bronny James and Sierra Canyon, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in the win. Cayden Boozer appears to primarily possess guard traits. Its ridiculous. They've taken unofficial visits to Florida and Florida State, but say they intend to take more down the road. Your account has an invalid email address. Both are the sons of long-time NBA player Carlos Boozer. Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer may not turn 16 until July, but the sophomore sons of Carlos Boozer at Miami (Fla.) Christopher Columbus are already turning heads. His twin brother, Cameron, is several inches taller at 6-foot-8 and plays more of the wing/forward position. In his last game, Bryce showcased finesse and body control around the rim and got up for an alley-oop off a back screen that had LeBron more than proud. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm ZW4tYm9vemVyIgogIH0pOwogIChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBzID0g Ive been playing with these kids since second grade, these guys are my brothers and I would do anything for them,said Cameron Boozer. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm RIVALS: You guys havent taken many visits yet, have you? Also, in giving out some notably creative superlative awards, they tweeted that Cameron Boozer was the event's "Unicorn." Shareef O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal's son, was a four-star power forward who originally committed to UCLA before transferring to LSU. "Just learning the game and learning to play the right way helps a lot. Bronny is still undecided on a college program, but USC, Ohio State and Oregon are still in the mix. FORT MYERS, Fla The well-earned hype surrounding Cameron and Cayden Boozer continues to build, as the twins play their sophomore season at Miamis Christopher Columbus High School. LAKELAND Colonials Cinderella run through the Class 7A playoffs came to a screeching halt on Friday at RP Funding Center. / CBS Miami. His recruitment picked up this past summer, and he held offers from Oregon, Texas, UCLA and Kentucky before signing with Stanford this fall. ", Father: Peja Stojakovi 13-year NBA career, NBA champion (2011), three-time NBA All-Star. His minutes are limited on a stacked Sierra Canyon team, but he's showing signs of becoming a high-major prospect. Hardaway will join four-star recruits Mikey Williams and J.J. Taylor in a solid incoming recruiting class. All content Copyright 2000 - 2023 WSVN-TV. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj You can tell they want to build a relationship with us. A lot can change between now and when the twins would step onto a college campus in the summer of 2025. Knowing that even when there are ups and downs there is always going to be somebody there to guide me. It was great. Subscribe. Cameron Boozer is No. My dad is 6'9", my mom is 5'10" and they both played D1 sports. Back-to-back baskets from Colonial cut the deficit to 27-12 with 3:55 left in the half. He's currently shooting 47% from 3-point range on four attempts per game. Bronny has been particularly patient with his development, and he plays the right way. Cameron and Cayden Boozer are highly-rated high school players in the class of 2025. The Explorers were led by freshman forward Cameron Boozer - Cayden's twin brother - who finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Ashton, a 6-foot-7 wing, chose to play for his dad at Memphis next season. 24 overall on the 2025 ESPN 25) were among the first three prospects in their class to receive an offer from first-year. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Cameron Boozer, Sophomore Cayden Boozer, Sophomore. CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Christopher Columbus High School has one of the best basketball teams in the country and with a set of fraternal twins playing for the Columbus Explorers, the school is expecting to bring home a win at the upcoming State Championship. At the Hoophall Classic, one of the biggest high school events of the year, there were nine prospects whose dads are former or current NBA players. WSVN-TVSunbeam Television Corp ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Like his twin brother Cameron, Cayden is a high level prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. We felt like we had our fair share of great athletes, but when you go to a big event like this for the first time, sometimes the stage is a little bigger than what you realize it is.. At 6-foot-9 and. finished with 27 points, 6 assists and 2 steals. . Boozer split the free throws to give the Explorers a 1-point lead. The freshmen have already scored early offers from both Miami and FIU. He has continued to score at every level in his final high school season. We just want to play the best of the best and get better, Cameron said. The Explorers pulled their starters late in the third quarter. His twin brother, Cayden, is one the top guards in the sophomore class, and the two of them on the court together make up one of the best duos in high school basketball. Cameron Boozer is a 6-9, 215-pound Power Forward from Miami, FL. Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 "They've played at all three levels, so they know all the ins and outs of the game, but most importantly, they just tell me to have fun. Isn't a big time above the rim player at this stage but is a crafty scorer, a . "I'm just looking forward to learning a lot from him, not only as my dad but my coach as well," Hardaway added. Obviously, college programs have taken notice and Cayden ran off the schools that have been on them and discussed their only unofficial visit thus far, a trip to Florida. Cameron Boozer 6-foot-9, forward Columbus High School (Miami), Class of 2025 Boozer plays well beyond his young age of 15 and seems to get better every time he hits the court. Cayden is considered a four-star prospect and . Interestingly, he also has a twin brother, Ace, and theyre both off to Montverde. He's former NBA superstar Carlos Boozer. Basically, just one to Florida and then we went to Florida State for a team camp and looked around. It doesnt matter to us, though. Theres just a lot of chemistry on and off the court there, said Cameron. The NBA could change rules on early entry, somebody could come out of nowhere with a crazy NIL package or any number of things could happen. And naturally, given that their dad played for Duke and named one of his sons Cameron, Duke could/should be a major factor. The 15-year-old duo is a mainstay on the grassroots circuit, major college recruiting offices and in the basketball media. Cayden Boozer checks in at No. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Boozer, at. Only freshmen on their varsity team, the Boozer twins project to continue to ascend up the national ranks with each bringing their own skill set to the table. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. "He's been at the highest level, so I'm just going to learn as much as I can and hopefully be there one day myself. Cayden is a great facilitator at 6-foot-3 and very patient in reading what the defense gives him. February 14, 2022 / 9:14 AM CAYDEN BOOZER: It was really a great experience to just see those two colleges and seeing how the teams work and all that. Father: Carlos Boozer 13-year NBA career, two-time NBA All-Star. Father: Dajuan Wagner five-year NBA career, sixth overall pick in 2002 NBA Draft. His grandfather, Milt, also played in the NBA from 1986 to '90. The twins say a Duke assistant was at one of their games this past summer, playing on the Made Hoops circuit. Zaire Wade, Dwyane Wade's son, played alongside Bronny James at Sierra Canyon High School (Chatsworth, California) before joining the Utah Jazz's G League team for a season. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Now theres a lot of platforms that let you promote yourself and get exposure. 225K subscribers Cayden and Cameron Boozer combined for 33 points in their City of Palms debut tonight! did everything he could to keep his team in it. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. If their last name sounds familiar, that is because their father is two-time NBA All-star Carlos Boozer. Hes a special player.. Miami, FL 33141 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo As an NBA player, he knows a lot about the recruiting process and what it takes to get there, said Cayden. In the win over Sierra Canyon, he contributed 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables resident still refuses to sell decades-old home surrounded by massive development, Broward County pastor faces several fraud, grand theft charges after defrauding church, Gunman dead after hours-long SWAT standoff at SW Miami-Dade apartment complex, Police: Man fatally shot 3-year-old son, himself inside Coconut Grove condo, Police arrest student who made false bomb threat at Dillard High School; classes resume. That was again the case on Saturday as the 2025 Duke basketball recruiting targets, the twin sons of 2001 Blue Devil national champ and two-time. Cayden Boozer, Christopher Columbus Statline: 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, 5-for-10 shooting, 32 minutes Cayden himself is a talented recruit alongside his brother, and 247Sports has . If youre a basketball fan, the Boozer last name should sound familiar. In 2019, Scotty Pippen Jr. (now playing for the Los Angeles Lakers' G League team), Scottie Pippen's son, and K.J. RIVALS: Is it just wide open right now or is it mainly just Duke and the Florida schools? "I'm probably the most energetic person after every time he scores. Born in Greece, Stojakovi is Peja's eldest son. Cameron and Cayden Boozer might only be freshmen in high school, but youd never know it. So I feel like the connection we've made with our teammates has helped us just play well this whole season," said Cayden Boozer. Two of the top high school players in the country faced off Wednesday evening as D.J. The bald-headed big man played his last game in 2015 with the Los Angeles Lakers, but it looks like another Boozer or two will be tearing up the league in the coming years. You may have seen them before. Since his freshman year, D.J. RIVALS: Do you remember the first time a stranger said something to you about your game on social media? After Boozer's free throw gave Columbus (28-2) the lead, Dr. Phillips' Riley Kugel missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer. Ernest Udeh fouled Cayden Boozer with five seconds left, sending him to the free throw line for the game-winning free throw. Father: Jason Richardson 14-year NBA career, fifth overall pick in 2001 NBA Draft. MIAMI (CBSMiami) - At 14 years old and standing well over six feet, Cameron and Cayden Boozer look like they were built in a basketball lab. Every few years, one or two players pop up on the high school circuit with familiar last names. Some of the schools trying to recruit us right now are Duke, Michigan, Florida, Florida State, Miami, I have Missouri and we both have Arkansas as well. I got some exposure and people started to notice me. L3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNoLmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2OSZj Its his pace and his change of speed, said Cameron when asked what sets his brother apart. So I feel like we do a great job of finding each other in those places," said Cameron Boozer. "They've definitely given me a lot of different tips and showed me different things about the game," D.J. So I feel like it makes it easier for me to be a point guard and get him the ball," said Cayden Boozer. Cameron struggled to get things going offensively but he oozes potential. has been one of the top players in his class. Meanwhile, Cameron Boozer is a 6-foot-8, 210-pound versatile forward with clear NBA potential. I was impressed by his ability to lead his team offensively, and then come down on the other end and then play tough, consistent on-ball defense. A rising sophomore at Miami (Fla,) Christopher Columbus, the son of Carlos Boozer and his teammates - including his twin brother Cayden Boozer a 2025 shooting guard - traveled . I guess I really started to blow up in, like, eighth grade. Cayden and Cameron Boozer, sons of Duke great Carlos, are rising stars in the class of 2025 A bit surprisingly, Cayden is 6-3 while Cameron is 6-10, which is not what you typically see from twin basketball players, but theyre both quite good: ESPN has Cameron at #1 in the class. Connections Carlos Boozer Father Former NBA All-Star forward and Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer Brother Forward in the 2025 class. 24 in the Rivals150.. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv He is also shooting 63.6 percent from the field through his first two games. Draft Notes. He truly is one of the top players in the country right now. And his legacy doesn't just start with his father, Dajuan. Surreal moment seeing them both on the court together!" "I'm a versatile point guard who likes to attack," Boozer told On3. Cameron and Cayden are the sons of 13-year pro, two-time NBA All-Star, and former Duke Blue Devil Carlos Boozer. I just love playing with him.". Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. 1 in the 2025 class, per ESPN. That's where a special connection on the court is turning heads. The two attend Christopher Columbus High in Miami, Florida.