Hardaway will join four-star recruits Mikey Williams and J.J. Taylor in a solid incoming recruiting class. While Cameron hopes to be a McDonald's All-American and follow in his dad's footsteps to the NBA as well. In Camden's (New Jersey) only two losses of the season, D.J. Now, more than ever, second-generation players are making a name for themselves and carving their own paths, backing up the last names on their jerseys. Andrej went from unranked to McDonald's All-American in a little more than a year. Every few years, one or two players pop up on the high school circuit with familiar last names. "They've definitely given me a lot of different tips and showed me different things about the game," D.J. RIVALS: Will you guys consider the G-League or Overtime Elite or any pro options? The pair play a much more experienced game, despite being so young. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Cameron has been unofficially dubbed as the next big thing, while his brother is also seen as a possible future pro. Yahoo Sports takes a look at 11 current high school players who come from NBA families and how they're playing this high school season. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Hes a special player.. First published on February 14, 2022 / 9:14 AM. "Both of our parents, they're both tall. Breaking news. Wagner and Camden (New Jersey) traveled to Miami to play Cameron Boozer's . Shareef O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal's son, was a four-star power forward who originally committed to UCLA before transferring to LSU. Along with Duke, the Boozer's have added offers from Miami, Florida State, and Arkansas. "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. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 aW5nLnJpdmFscy5jb20vbmV3cy9xLWEtd2l0aC1jYW1lcm9uLWFuZC1jYXlk The Grenadiers (24-7) provided little resistance against Miami Columbus (25-4), the defending champs in Class 7A, which blew the game open in the second quarter and won 71-28. 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.. Partner of iOne Digital / Cassius Network, Duke, Carolina commits Mgbako, Wilcher team up one last time for NJ state championship, Detroit-Mercys Antoine Davis falls short in bid to break Maravichs scoring mark, Omar Silverio transfers to West Virginia, still needs a waiver, Kentuckys Tshiebwe, Gonzagas Timme, Indianas Jackson-Davis highlight Oscar Robertson Watch List. 1 prospect in the class of 2025, while Cayden sits at No. We shoot around from time to time, and when I was younger, I used to get in the gym and work out with my dad. 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. "It's definitely competitive because we're always trying to fight to be the better player obviously. 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. He didnt have strangers bothering him online. Cameron Boozer. I got some exposure and people started to notice me. ID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRpbmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9u He's former NBA superstar Carlos Boozer. 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. WSVN broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 ATLANTA, GA -- Overtime Elite, a new high school league . Surreal moment seeing them both on the court together!" One of the more interesting recruiting battles coming up is going to be over the Boozer twins. 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. Cameron Boozer, the son of Duke Hall of Famer Carlos Boozer, stars alongside his brother Cayden Boozer, a Top-25 player in the sophomore class, at Christopher Columbus High School (Fla.) and have already received interest from many high-profile programs. It is only natural that either of the twins would look to distance themselves from their fathers legacy (Carlos, 41, was a star at Duke who played 13 seasons in the NBA, making two All-Star Game appearances and winning an Olympic Gold Medal in 2008). Following a recent game at the City of Palms Classic, Rivals recruiting director Rob Cassidy caught up with Cameron and Cayden for a Q&A about their process and modern recruiting as a whole. Jason said in an Instagram post after the game. In McDaniels second season at the helm, the Grenadiers had double-digit wins over Lake Brantley and Evans to clinch its spot in Lakeland. Since his freshman year, D.J. 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. Cayden Boozer impressed as well with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. He played both sides of the ball, tirelessly. "This is the first time I've actually ever played with him," Jase told Yahoo Sports of playing with his younger brother. Also, in giving out some notably creative superlative awards, they tweeted that Cameron Boozer was the event's "Unicorn." ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm And of course theres Mark and Elizabeth Williams. Interestingly, he also has a twin brother, Ace, and theyre both off to Montverde. Meanwhile, Cameron Boozer is a 6-foot-8, 210-pound versatile forward with clear NBA potential. 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. Copyright 2023 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. In-depth analysis. We really play really good together. 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.. Father: Ron Harper 15-year NBA career, five-time NBA champion. summary. 24 overall on the 2025 ESPN 25) were among the first three prospects in their class to receive an offer from first-year. The first one is always a special one," saidColumbus head coach Andrew Moran. I mean, its nothing you expect from a 15-year-old, said Kevin Noriega, Columbus basketball guard. Dylan is one of the best players in the junior class and has high-major offers from Duke, Kansas, Indiana, Michigan, UCLA, Missouri and Rutgers (where his older brother, Ron Harper Jr., played). The Explorers were led by freshman forward Cameron Boozer - Cayden's twin brother - who finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds. His twin brother Cayden is a high level recruit as well. RIVALS: Does your dad remark on how different the recruiting process is these days as compared to when he went through it? Look no further than Overtime Elites Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson, who are potential top-five picks in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg His grandfather, Milt, also played in the NBA from 1986 to '90. RIVALS: But you haven't even really been up there since you were little, right? He controlled the tempo of the game and couldnt be stopped when he put his head down to the rim. Hes one of the best finishers that Ive seen at the high school level, he does a great job of handling pick and rolls and making reads from the mid-range. 1 in the 2025 class, per ESPN. Over the summer, he averaged 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists on Nike's EYBL circuit, the most competitive AAU league in the country. Cayden Boozer came in at No. The Explorers pulled their starters late in the third quarter. Gambling problem? 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. bnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFzeW5j Cameron struggled to get things going offensively but he oozes potential. Taking the basketball world by storm in their freshman class last season brought Christopher Columbus High School to its first-ever state basketball title. They were coming off a 23-game losing streak and I went in there with a plan, McDaniels said. 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. Hes an all-around player at 6-foot-9, says brother Cayden. Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. At the end of the day, weve got to go somewhere thats best for us. RIVALS: What kinds of things do you get in the DMs? As freshmen, these twin brothers are now sparking new hoop memories and leading the charge at Christopher Columbus High School. Cameron Boozer and the 6-foot-3, 185-pound Cayden Boozer (ranks No. Cameron is a 6-foot-9 forward who is the best high school basketball player in the country, regardless of class. Theyve been really active in our recruiting process, Cameron said. Their goals this season with Columbus are obviously to go on a state title run, but over the next few years dreams will get as big as they are. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Back-to-back baskets from Colonial cut the deficit to 27-12 with 3:55 left in the half. Hes been through this process so I can always go to him for advice.. We took a visit to Florida. 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. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Twins are fun especially athletic ones. Columbus closed the second quarter on a 16-0 run to lead 43-12 at the break. In the win over Sierra Canyon, he contributed 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Cameron is well-entrenched as the No. Not only are they ridiculous talents in the class of 2025, they are incredibly polished, competitive and mature beyond their years. It was great. 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. But you know how that goes. Cayden is a great facilitator at 6-foot-3 and very patient in reading what the defense gives him. Thats all to say their recruitments are a bit accelerated compared to what their father, former Duke and NBA star Carlos Boozer, experienced as a prospect back in the late 1990s. 14-year-old Cameron Boozer is already 6-foot-9 and is being heavily recruited. When you see them their athleticism, their size and skillset they clearly stand out, said Columbus Basketball Head Coach Andrew Moran. 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. RIVALS: How were those trips? WSVN-TVSunbeam Television Corp "Both of our parents, they're both tall. You can tell they want to build a relationship with us. It is going to get us better and it is going to get our teammates better. He is also shooting 63.6 percent from the field through his first two games. "I'm just looking forward to learning a lot from him, not only as my dad but my coach as well," Hardaway added. Their father was a star at Duke, it is impossible to miss Camerons name and not surprisingly Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils have been involved as much as they can be at this early juncture. Against the Boozer twins and Christopher Columbus (Miami), D.J. We just want to play the best of the best and get better, Cameron said. During the 2022 Border League, the 6-foot-3 point guard is averaging 17 points, 6 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Cayden Boozer appears to primarily possess guard traits. 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. So something like that, I know where he wants the ball, I know where his spots are. It was just me taking a hop step. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j In 2019, Scotty Pippen Jr. (now playing for the Los Angeles Lakers' G League team), Scottie Pippen's son, and K.J. Cayden Boozer is a Point Guard from Miami, FL. Add Timeline Events. Miami, FL 33141 We don't have our minds set on any school. ZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9jdW1l Theyve also been hearing from Florida State, Memphis, Michigan, and Kansas. 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. A 6-foot-9 power forward with skill and strength reminiscent of his father, Cameron has firmly established himself as the top player in the sophomore class and hes possibly the top player in the country regardless of class. CAMERON BOOZER: Right now, were just wide open. It was a good experience for us.. L3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNoLmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2OSZj CAYDEN BOOZER: We haven't really talked about how much its different, but you can just see how different it is because of social media. 24. b20lMkZuZXdzJTJGcS1hLXdpdGgtY2FtZXJvbi1hbmQtY2F5ZGVuLWJvb3pl He's currently shooting 47% from 3-point range on four attempts per game. 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. Cayden finished with 21 points on an impressive 10-of-13 from the field. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. The time we put in and the work we put into this game, thats the main thing that got us to where we are, said Cameron. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH ", Father: Peja Stojakovi 13-year NBA career, NBA champion (2011), three-time NBA All-Star. USC, Ohio State and Oregon are still in the mix. He's a tough driver and creative finisher who uses his frame well and can finish through contact. My dad is. face Bronny, Bryce and Sierra Canyon, with both dads sitting courtside. Playing the best teams and beating the best teams is a great feeling. Martin (Houston Rockets), Kenyon Martin's son, shared the court at Sierra Canyon, with both dads watching from the sideline each game. Its easy to picture Jon Scheyer and company as the early leaders in this situation.. Boozer split the free throws to give the Explorers a 1-point lead. Timeline. "Obviously, it's not all the responsibility on us two because we have a great team this year. Of course, they make mistakes like every other player, but theyre on track to becoming stars. Connections Carlos Boozer Father Former NBA All-Star forward and Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer Brother Forward in the 2025 class. Like Bryce James, Kiyan is starting to come into his own as a prospect at just 15 years old. 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. 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. Teams; CBS Sports; . We really enjoy coming out and playing good competition.. Cameron Boozer is a 6-9, 215-pound Power Forward from Miami, FL. 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. How are Florida and Florida State different? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. That's definitely a funny moment that I'll always remember," said Cayden Boozer.