Three of Duke basketball’s incoming recruits for the 2025-26 season got to showcase their skills Saturday at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon.
The Boozer twins, Cameron and Cayden, and Nikolas Khamenia are a part of head coach Jon Scheyer’s 2025 recruiting class, which is the top-ranked group according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
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The Boozers and Khamenia suited up for Team USA, which earned a 124-114 overtime win against Team World at the Moda Center, home of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. It was the 26th edition of the event, which has seen the USA rack up a 19-7 record, including five in a row.
Arkansas recruit Darius Acuff Jr. and BYU recruit AJ Dybantsa each scored 24 points to lead Team USA. Baylor recruit Tounde Yessoufou had 24 points to pace Team World.
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Here’s a look at how each of Duke’s recruits fared in Saturday’s international showcase, which featured some of the best high school basketball players in the world.
Cameron Boozer, Duke basketball
The No. 3 recruit nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Boozer looks like the next great one-and-done Blue Devil. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound power forward dominated on both ends in Saturday’s showcase, finishing with 22 points and 16 rebounds in a double-double performance. Boozer also dished out six assists and nabbed three steals, showing off his defensive acumen with elite communication as arguably the loudest player on the floor. Boozer, who made 3-pointers and threw down several dunks in a masterful performance, tied Nike Hoop Summit record for rebounds.
Cayden Boozer, Duke basketball
Like his brother, Cayden was relentless as a defender with consistent on-ball pressure. It’s easy to see why Scheyer wants the Boozer twins in Durham, because both have the ability to help Duke produce another top-notch defense. Cayden Boozer, a 6-foot-4 point guard, had four points and two assists for Team USA.
Nikolas Khamenia, Duke basketball
A 6-foot-8 forward from California, Khamenia can do a little bit of everything as a facilitator and scorer. Known as a sharpshooter and elite passer, Khamenia had several finishes through contact in the first half of Saturday’s game. He had five points and two rebounds for Team USA.
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Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding those teams? Send them to [email protected].
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