Analytics claim Duke's Cameron Boozer is the best college basketball player in 30 years

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer is putting together one of the most statistically dominant seasons college basketball has seen in more than a decade.

According to analytics site EvanMiya.com, Boozer’s Bayesian Performance Rating — a metric designed to measure overall player value — has surpassed the level reached by Zach Edey during his remarkable 2024 campaign. The rating suggests Boozer is delivering the most impactful season by a Division I player since at least 2010.

The 6-foot-9, 250-pound freshman has quickly emerged as the leader for the Blue Devils and a strong candidate for National Player of the Year honors. Through 30 games, Boozer is averaging 22.6 points, 10 rebounds and 3.9 assists while serving as the focus for opposing scouting reports every night.

Despite constant defensive attention, Boozer has thrived in Duke’s physical, inside-oriented offense that has helped propel the Blue Devils to the top of the AP Top 25 rankings. His production was on full display during Duke’s recent two-game stretch, highlighted by a dominant 93-64 victory over NC State. 

Boozer finished with 26 points on 8-of-10 shooting while adding nine rebounds and six assists in one of his most efficient performances of the season.

Historically, the numbers place Boozer in rare territory. Beyond the Bayesian Performance Rating, he's reaching new heights. Over the past 30 seasons, he is the only Division I player to record at least 650 points, 250 rebounds and 100 assists while shooting 50 percent or better from the field during a regular season. Boozer highlighted this stat on a recent Instagram post. 

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Boozer has also accounted for 26.1 percent of Duke’s points, rebounds and assists, proving the freshman’s immediate rise to college basketball biggest stage. 

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