Duke guard Cayden Boozer posts first career double-double in 61-point win
The gist
Duke sophomore guard Cayden Boozer had 12 assists and 11 points in a 61-point win over Coastal Carolina.
He stayed at Duke after a turnover cost his team an Elite Eight spot.
How it unfolded
- Mar 29, 2026Duke lost 73-72 to No. 2 UConn in the Elite Eight after leading by as many as 19; Cayden Boozer's turnover with six seconds left led to Braylon Mullins' buzzer-beating 35-footer.
- May 15, 2026Topps announced it signed Cam and Cayden Boozer to exclusive trading card deals, with their first autographs to appear in Bowman Basketball.
- Oct 2026Cayden Boozer visited blood stem cell transplant patients and donors at Duke University Hospital; he and twin brother Cameron were life-saving donors to older brother Carmani.
Key terms
- double-double
- In basketball, a single-game performance with ten or more in two statistical categories such as points, rebounds, or assists.
- Elite Eight
- Describes a college basketball team suited to the single-elimination NCAA tournament played mostly in March.
- five-star recruit
- A high rating given to a top high school athlete in college recruiting, indicating high expectations.
Source: Wikipedia