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Duke‘s Cameron Boozer has been one of the most talked-about players in the 2026 NBA draft, and for good reason. He was a superstar during Duke’s season, and he just demands attention on the court.
As the draft approaches, Boozer continues to be mocked as one of the top three players. In a mock draft out on Saturday, May 23, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report names his projections for the upcoming draft, and he has Boozer going at No. 3 to the Grizzlies.
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“His skills, smarts and instincts are just almost never seen in a player this young—let alone this big (6’9″, 250 lbs),” Buckley states. “He’s a smooth post scorer who doubles as a 40 percent shooter from distance and moonlights as a jumbo ball-handler and creator.”
He adds, “And while he’ll be physically challenged by the NBA’s length and quickness, his rapid processing opens up all kinds of problem-solving possibilities.”
Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the Florida State Seminoles in the first half during the quarterfinals of the men’s ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 12, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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Put Boozer next to Zach Edey, and the Grizzlies suddenly have a frontcourt that feels built to wear teams down in a big way. There’s size, strength and skill there, but also a level of toughness that fits the way Memphis has always liked to play.
Boozer’s polished offensive skills alongside Edey’s physical presence could give the Grizzlies a completely new identity as they reshape this roster for the future.
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As the draft approaches, Boozer continues to be mocked as one of the top three players. In a mock draft out on Saturday, May 23, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report names his projections for the upcoming draft, and he has Boozer going at No. 3 to the Grizzlies.
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“His skills, smarts and instincts are just almost never seen in a player this young—let alone this big (6’9″, 250 lbs),” Buckley states. “He’s a smooth post scorer who doubles as a 40 percent shooter from distance and moonlights as a jumbo ball-handler and creator.”
He adds, “And while he’ll be physically challenged by the NBA’s length and quickness, his rapid processing opens up all kinds of problem-solving possibilities.”
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Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the Florida State Seminoles in the first half during the quarterfinals of the men’s ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 12, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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Put Boozer next to Zach Edey, and the Grizzlies suddenly have a frontcourt that feels built to wear teams down in a big way. There’s size, strength and skill there, but also a level of toughness that fits the way Memphis has always liked to play.
Boozer’s polished offensive skills alongside Edey’s physical presence could give the Grizzlies a completely new identity as they reshape this roster for the future.
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