Duke PF signee Cameron Boozer wins Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year

Duke power forward signee Cameron Boozer won Gatorade’s Best Male Player of the Year, the company announced Wednesday night during the ESPYs. BYU track and field commit Jane Hedengren won Best Female Player of the Year.

Boozer is getting ready for his freshman year at Duke alongside his twin brother, Cayden. They headline the Blue Devils’ recruiting class, which ranks No. 1 in the nation, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Ranking.

Boozer was also Gatorade’s 2022-23 National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Now, he adds the 2024-25 National Best Men’s Player of the Year award to his list of honors, as well.

“Gatorade Player of the Year recognizes exceptional athletes who are paving the way for the future of sport,” said Gatorade Chief Brand Officer Anuj Bhasin in a statement. “We’re proud to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of this year’s group, and their bright paths ahead through a one-of-a-kind experience.

“For decades, these standout individuals have achieved greatness both in their sport and in their communities. We’re excited to see how Cameron and Jane carry the legacy forward.”

What Cameron Boozer brings to Duke

Cameron Boozer is coming off an impressive senior season this past season at Miami (FL) Columbus, where he led the program to a fourth consecutive state championship. He averaged 22.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.5 blocks to become a Naismith Trophy semifinalist. He also thrived off the field with a 4.82 weighted GPA.

The son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer, Cameron Boozer became a Five Star Plus+ prospect. He was the No. 3 overall player from the 2025 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services. He’s also one of the highest-profile recruits in the country with a $1.5 million On3 NIL Valuation.

“Cam and Cayden are two of the all-time winners in high school basketball. What they’ve accomplished in high school, AAU and with USA Basketball is unbelievable,” said Duke head coach Jon Scheyer in a press release announcing the Boozers’ signings. “Cam is a special talent. He’s the ultimate teammate and makes everyone on the floor better.

“His passing, ability to penetrate and kick and score from anywhere on the floor is one-of-a-kind. His feel for the game, combined with his talent and his size, is exactly what you look for in terms of a modern-day NBA player.”