Duke freshman center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, 17, set for college debut
The gist
Duke freshman center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, 17, is set to play his first official college game.
At 7-foot-2, he is Duke's youngest and largest player, and a projected starter.
How it unfolded
- Apr 30, 2026Boumtje Boumtje committed to Duke amid the transfer portal period, reclassifying from the class of 2027 to 2026.
- May 2026He was named MVP of the 2026 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals after leading FC Barcelona to the title.
- Jun 10, 2026CBS Sports reported on him after watching him for three days at the Adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy.