Cameron Boozer
No. 12 – Christopher Columbus Explorers
PositionPower forward
Personal information
Born (2007-07-18) July 18, 2007 (age 16)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolChristopher Columbus
(Westchester, Florida)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship
Gold medal – first place 2023 Mérida Team

Cameron Sikander Boozer (born July 18, 2007)[1][2] is an American basketball player who currently attends Christopher Columbus High School. In 2023, Boozer was named the boy's Gatorade National Player of the Year, and he is the top-overall recruit in the class of 2025.[3][4] He is the son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer.[5]

High school career

Boozer attends Christopher Columbus High School in Westchester, Florida.[6] In his sophomore year, he averaged 21.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and two blocks per game, winning a state championship.[7][8] On March 22, 2023, at the age of 15, Boozer was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year.[9] In addition, he was named Florida Mr. Basketball, and Mr. Basketball USA.[10][11]

International career

Boozer participated in the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Mérida, Yucatán. He averaged 16.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.5 steals, and 1.2 assists. He would lead Team USA to win the gold with an 82-point victory against Team Canada.[12] This led Boozer to win the Under-16 Most Valuable Player award on June 11, 2023.[13]

Early life and family

Boozer was born on July 18, 2007, in Miami, Florida to former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer and his wife Cece.[14] He has a twin brother, Cayden, who also attends Christopher Columbus High School.[15][16] They attended Pinecrest Elementary School.

Boozer's other brother, Carmani, was born with Sickle Cell Disease. [1]

References

  1. ^ "NBADraft.net profile". Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Fearless Love - ESPN". September 1, 2023. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Crain, Nick. "Cameron Boozer Emerges As Potential Top High School Prospect, Regardless of Class". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Peek, Krysten (January 5, 2023). "Battle of No. 1: Top HS sophomore Cameron Boozer topples top senior D.J. Wagner". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Brown, C.L. "Boozer twins, sons of former Duke star, looking to forge own paths in college basketball". The News and Observer. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Nutter, Gage (January 16, 2023). "Cam Boozer is obsessed with watching film: 'It's like having another coach'". masslive.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  7. ^ Salvador, Joseph (March 22, 2023). "Son of Carlos Boozer Wins National Player of the Year Award". MSN. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  8. ^ Wilson, David (March 15, 2023). "Cameron Boozer up for major national award after leading Columbus to another state title". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  9. ^ Wells, Adam. "Cameron Boozer Wins 2023 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year Award". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  10. ^ admin (May 11, 2023). "Cameron Boozer Named Mr. Basketball USA!". The AlManaf. Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  11. ^ "Florida Dairy Farmers announce Mr. Basketball". March 31, 2023. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "USA win gold at FIBA U16 Americas Championship 2023" Archived June 12, 2023, at the Wayback Machine FIBA. Retrieved June 12, 2023
  13. ^ "Cameron Boozer named MVP; Quiñones, Peterson, Osaruyi and Pratto round out All-Tournament team" Archived June 12, 2023, at the Wayback Machine FIBA. Retrieved June 12, 2023
  14. ^ "Utah Jazz: Boozer says personal life not affecting game - Salt Lake Tribune". April 2, 2009. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  15. ^ "14-Year-Old Twin Brothers Lead Basketball Charge At Christopher Columbus High School". cbsnews.com. February 14, 2022. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  16. ^ Peek, Krysten (January 28, 2023). "NBA second generation: Boozer twins, Bronny James and others carving their own paths". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
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