5-star Cameron Boozer talks early stages of recruitment

Cameron Boozer entered the 2025 On3 50 as the No. 2 player. The 6-foot-8 forward was one of 58 players invited to participate in the 2022 October USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp.

“My focus was to come out here and just compete, you know, get better,” Boozer told On3. “It’s a great opportunity to get better with these top guys here, you know? So I wanted to just come out here, see what I can do, see how I match up, and just play my game and do what I do. We got a chance to compete today, five on five. My team won both games, so just take that and tomorrow, improve on it and just keep competing.”

This summer, playing with the Nightrydas program on the Nike EYBL 15u Circuit, he averaged 22.5 points and 12.2 rebounds.

“I definitely improved my shooting,” Boozer said. “I worked a lot this summer on my jump shot all summer long. So I think that’s definitely why I took the biggest jump this year.”

While he is only a rising sophomore, college programs have taken notice of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer’s son. On3 caught up with Cameron Boozer at the USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp to see where his recruitment was at.

“Right now, I have offers from Duke, Michigan, Memphis, Miami, Florida State, Arkansas State, and FIU,” Boozer said. “I’ve only visited Florida State.”

Boozer talks recruitment

Florida State: “They are big on taking care of your responsibilities. Like finishing work in the classroom; if you don’t do that, then you’re not going to get on the court. So that was definitely something that I learned during my visit.

“I think I fit great into what they do. You get to read the play when you push, and they like to play fast. It’s kind of how I like to play, too.”.

Michigan: “I know Juwan (Howard) is a good coach. He played in the league for a lot of years, so he’s a great mentor and a guy you can just take a lot from, listen to, and just improve on yourself and your game with.”

Duke: “I mean, it’s just a winning school in general. You know, they have a history of winning, and every year they get a lot of five-star recruits, a lot of big-time transfers. So just a good school in general.

“I’ve talked to Coach (Jon) Scheyer a couple of times; I’m getting to know him better. Our relationship is alright, but it’s going to improve over the years.

Pro vs. College

“That’s not really on my mind right now,” Boozer said. “But I’m thinking about going to college.”

In Boozer’s words

“If we (Cameron and twin brother Cayden) do go to school together, it’s gotta fit both of us,” Boozer said. “You know, it might not be very likely for our team to our school to fit both of us, but if it does, definitely we’ll look into that and definitely talk about going to school together.

“I want to go to a school that is big on defense, a school that will get on me when I mess up. When you know I’m doing something wrong, just help me improve as a player. A coach who will help me as a person, just be there for me to talk to.”

On3 scouting report

It is the feel for the game that pops first when watching Cameron Boozer. At only 14, he is usually the youngest player on the floor, however, nothing is ever rushed with him. His basketball IQ with making the right play, and delivering the right pass is levels ahead of his age. Boozer is a smooth spot shooter with consistent three-point range. He has a consistent release with good balance and touch. The athleticism is a question, both vertically and laterally, but his change of pace can get him to his spots. He does have solid straight-line, vertical pop. Boozer can handle the ball in the open floor and has good court vision. Is he done growing? Dad is former NBA all-star Carlos Boozer. Has a fraternal twin brother, Cayden.