Drunk Twins Recruit Duke vs. Miami Predictions on College Basketball’s Next Stars

The next elite basketball twins are about to announce their college decisions. Cameron and Cayden Boozer are five-star prospects from Columbus High School in Miami who have won at the highest level wherever they have played. Now they are deciding between the Duke Blue Devils and the Miami Hurricanes where they will continue their careers.

Cameron and Cayden are the sons of longtime NBA forward Carlos Boozer. The twins won three consecutive Florida state championships in Columbus in their first three years of school and captured three consecutive EYBL championships in the U15, U16 and U17 divisions during the grassroots season. Add to that two gold medals with USA Basketball – where Cameron was named MVP in both tournaments – and the Boozer twins are undeniably considered the greatest winners of their generation at the high school level.

Cameron Boozer will compete for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft alongside elite winger AJ Dybansta. The 1.90 meter tall man’s characteristic ability is his strong feel for the game. He was a historically efficient scorer throughout his prep career, displaying the ability to punish opponents on the glass and in the post while also being able to score three points and create for himself off the dribble. The taller Boozer isn’t exactly an elite athlete, but his combination of IQ, instinct, size, strength, passing and motor skills are undeniable.

Cayden Boozer didn’t have his brother’s luck in the genetic lottery, but at about 6 feet 2 inches, he still has the right height for a point guard. Cayden at least seems destined to become a great college general. He has a tall, powerful frame that helps him chase opposing guards at the point of attack. He is a courageous passer who pushes his team forward in transition phases. He’s getting better as a shooter and could become an NBA prospect in his own right, whether as a single guy or as someone who needs several years of schooling.

It’s rare to see a high-profile recruiting battle between ACC foes Duke and Miami, but both schools would be good choices for the Boozer twins. Let’s break it down.

The case for Duke

Duke has no commitments yet for the class of 2025. They would love it if Cameron and Cayden Boozer were the first.

Cameron Boozer would immediately take over for Cooper Flagg, the very likely No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, as Duke’s starting power forward and primary offensive option. Boozer and Flagg have had some amazing battles throughout their high school careers, and both seem destined to become big NBA stars. While Flagg is more athletic and a better defender, Boozer is a better scorer. Duke head coach Jon Scheyer would have no problem tailoring his plans to fit Boozer’s unique talents.

Cameron Boozer would fit right into Duke’s lineage as scoring forwards with elite NBA pedigrees. From Jabari Parker to Brandon Ingram, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson, Jalen Johnson, Paolo Banchero to Flagg, Duke always seems to have a quality freshman winger/forward destined to be selected high in the draft. It just makes too much sense that Boozer is next.

It’s hard to say how Duke’s guard situation will evolve next year given Cayden’s play in the backcourt. Duke has Tyrese Proctor, Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans and Darren Harris in the backfield this year. Proctor is currently a junior and Foster is a sophomore, so both could theoretically return next year. It wouldn’t be a surprise if one of these players turned pro, opening up a potential starting spot for Cayden. Player movement in college basketball is so fluid these days that it seems pointless to project the roster so far into the future.

Did we mention that the twins’ father, Carlos Boozer, was a big star at Duke back in the day? From a legacy perspective, Duke checks so many boxes.

The case for Miami

Miami has a lot to offer in this decision against Duke. The Hurricanes’ selection would allow the Boozer twins to leave their own legacy. It would allow them to stay home in Florida. It would also likely guarantee Cayden a starting job, which he may or may not have at Duke.

Miami was one of the schools at the forefront of major deals in the NIL era. Remember when it was a big deal that Nijel Pack was paid $800,000 to transfer to Miami? These days, top transfers are paid $2 million per year while Pack is still on the Hurricanes’ roster. Duke is obviously a zero monster on its own, but it appears Miami can be competitive in the market if it means acquiring day one superstars like the Boozer twins.

At Duke, the Boozers would continue a lineage that includes their father and so many other star players. In Miami, they could legitimately be the biggest basketball stars in program history. The Hurricanes have never won the national championship, but made it to the Final Four two years ago as a No. 5 seed. This program can win even at the end of head coach Jim Larrañaga’s career.

The city of Miami seems to mean a lot to the Boozers. As a Chicago Bulls fan, I remember seeing them on TV for the first time cheering on the Heat, even though their father played for Chicago. They stayed at a private high school in the city rather than pursue a preparatory program elsewhere. There’s nothing better than doing it for your hometown, and committing to the Hurricanes gives the Boozers the chance to do just that.

Miami has already lost most of its team this past offseason. They’re more or less building from the ground up, with five-star guard Jalil Bethea leading a strong recruiting class. The assumption here is that Bethea will move to the NBA after this season. With Pack and star winger Matthew Cleveland both ineligible after this season, it appears the Hurricanes have a largely empty roster to fill in recruiting and the transfer portal. Scorer Jalen Blackmon (a transfer from Stetson) should be back, and incoming shooting guard Austin Swartz (No. 65 in his class) and winger Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (No. 145 in his class) should make contributions, but both are alcoholics would obviously take on big roles and immediately be the leaders of the team if they go to Miami.

Prediction for the recruitment of drinking twins

I’m going with Duke. It’s hard to bet against the Blue Devils when it comes to recruiting. Cameron Boozer, in particular, seems destined to continue Duke’s tradition of quality forwards, and Cayden is good enough to get at least rotation minutes right away.

This commitment comes on Thursday, October 10th. We’ll know soon.