Duke's Cayden Boozer Returns for Sophomore Year

Duke University announced on Thursday that guard Cayden Boozer will return for his sophomore season with the Blue Devils men's basketball team in 2026-27, providing continuity amid roster changes following a strong freshman year.

Boozer, a 6-foot-3 point guard from Miami, played in all 38 games during the 2025-26 season, making 11 starts and averaging 7.7 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.3 rebounds in 22.9 minutes per game. He shot 50 percent from the field, 30.3 percent from three-point range, and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. Initially a reserve, Boozer entered the starting lineup late in the regular season after teammate Caleb Foster suffered a broken foot in Duke's final game against North Carolina. From that point, he averaged 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across seven tournament starts, including three in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament and four in the NCAA Tournament.

His contributions helped Duke capture the ACC Tournament title, with Boozer earning a spot on the All-ACC Tournament Second Team. He scored 16 points in the championship win over Virginia and added 19 points in the NCAA first-round victory against Siena. The Blue Devils advanced to...