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Boozer Back! Duke Guard Returns for Sophomore Season
16 Apr
Summary
- Cayden Boozer will play his sophomore season for Duke.
- Boozer averaged 13.4 points in postseason games he started.
- Duke's backcourt could be elite with returning players and recruits.
Duke basketball guard Cayden Boozer has announced he will return to play his sophomore season in Durham. This decision comes as a major development for the Blue Devils' offseason strategy under head coach Jon Scheyer. Boozer, initially a reserve, stepped into a crucial role late in the 2025-26 season after an injury to Caleb Foster.
During the postseason, Boozer averaged an impressive 13.4 points per game while running the offense. His performance, coupled with the expected return of Foster and the upcoming arrival of five-star recruit Deron Rippey Jr., positions Duke with a potentially elite backcourt for the 2026-27 season.
The return of Boozer also impacts Duke's potential pursuit of transfer portal guards, making additions like John Blackwell less probable given the existing depth. This news is a significant positive for the Duke program as they prepare for the next collegiate season.
