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Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is named The Associated Press Player of the Year in men's college basketball

  • On Friday, April 3, Duke freshman Cameron Boozer was named the Associated Press men's college basketball National Player of the Year, receiving 59 of 61 votes from media members.
  • Boozer anchored Duke's offense, averaging 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds while shooting 55.6% from the field during his lone season in Durham.
  • The son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer, he is the fifth freshman to win the award, joining past winners Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, and Kevin Durant.
  • Duke, which won 35 games this season, fell 72-70 to UConn in the Elite Eight, ending its tournament run despite Boozer's individual accolades.
  • Projected as a top-3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Boozer credits preparation for managing pressure, saying, "At the end of the day, pressure really is what you put on yourself.
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WHAS11 broke the news in on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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