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ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 22: Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, #44 of U18 FC Barcelona, Rojus Stankevicius, #77 of U18 Zalgiris Kaunas in action during ANGE Finals Round 2 U18 FC Barcelona vs U18 Zalgiris Kaunas at Sunel Arena on May 22, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Christina Pahnke/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images)
The excitement over Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje continues to build, even though most fans, and a lot of coaches and analysts, have never seen him in person. We trust Jon Scheyer’s eye for talent, but for any number of reasons, some guys never live up to the hype.
You have to feel good about Boumtje Boumtje’s chances, though. As most of you know, he’s the son of former NBA player Ruben Boumtje Boumtje, and like Cameron Boozer, he’s got a lifetime of training from his father.
This article from CBS Sports underscores his potential with some factoids. For instance, he has a 9-4 standing reach, and with a running start, he has a 12-foot-2 reach.
Here’s Adam Finkelstein’s take: “He has an extremely soft natural touch and floor-spacing ability. He’s probably best described as a stretch-five who projects as being able to pick-and-pop, play out of various types of perimeter actions, and is particularly valuable as a floor-spacing trailer.
“He’s not an elite athlete and could stand to better develop his conditioning and footspeed. Simultaneously, he could improve his assertiveness, aggression, and physicality in the lane as well.”
For his part, Boumtje Boumtje said this about being a Blue Devil: “They have a very loaded roster, so I know minutes are tight, but I think that with enough development, I’ll be able to play. I think I’ll be able to push through and play, and then by the time the second year comes, I’ll be able to be a main contributor and hopefully one of the best players in the U.S.”
That’s a pretty humble attitude for a guy some people think might have been the best prospect in the country if he had played in the U.S.
- Duke’s next international star is about to get a massive opportunity before he ever plays a game for Jon Scheyer
- Anderson, Black, Boumtje-Boumtje main headliners for USA training camp
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