Cayden Boozer announces return to Duke for sophomore season

Duke acquired the primary official notable offseason retention win on Thursday, as Cayden Boozer introduced he’ll return for his sophomore season. The program revealed the information on social media with a “Year 2 loading” publish.

Boozer was a key piece for Duke as a freshman, enjoying in all 38 video games, and making 11 begins. He logged 872 minutes, averaged 22.9 minutes and seven.7 factors per sport, and completed the 12 months with 113 assists, 86 rebounds and 31 steals.

There have been additionally clear indicators of progress because the season moved alongside as effectively. Boozer earned his first profession begin within the Dec. 31 win over Georgia Tech, scored 13 factors in that sport, and completed with not less than three assists in seven of Duke’s ultimate eight common season contests. Other massive performances included a 14-point outing in opposition to Western Carolina, a sport excessive eight assists at Army West Point, and 12-point performances in opposition to SMU and Clemson.

His return provides head coach Jon Scheyer expertise and measurement within the backcourt, and a participant who confirmed he might set up offense, and who seemed more and more comfy when his function expanded late within the 12 months.

Boozer got here to Duke with an elite pedigree. A former 5 star recruit ranked No. 23 nationally by 247Sports, he helped Christopher Columbus win 4 straight state championships together with the 2025 Chipotle Nationals.