Duke basketball fans, get ready for more of the Boozer name in Cameron Indoor. The Blue Devils have secured a major piece for their 2026-27 campaign with the announcement that point guard Cayden Boozer will return for his sophomore season.

The 6-foot-4 guard, son of Duke legend and NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, showed significant promise in his freshman year. While primarily serving in a reserve role and averaging 7.7 points, his game elevated dramatically when called upon. An injury to Caleb Foster thrust Boozer into the starting lineup for Duke's final seven games, where he shined, averaging 13 points per contest and flashing his scoring potential with career-high performances in the ACC and NCAA Tournaments.

This retention is a huge win for head coach Jon Scheyer as he builds his roster. Cayden arrived in Durham as a five-star recruit alongside his twin brother, Cameron Boozer—the National Player of the Year and a projected top-three pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. While Cameron is expected to head to the pros, Cayden's decision to return provides Duke with continuity, experienced guard play, and a player familiar with the system's demands.

Boozer's return adds to the momentum from a stellar 2025-26 season where Scheyer's squad went 35-3, swept the ACC regular season and tournament titles, and made a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance. His development will be a key storyline as Duke looks to take the next step and compete for a national championship. For fans, it means another year of watching a dynamic guard with a famous basketball pedigree grow in a Blue Devil uniform.