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The 2026 NBA Draft is just under a month away, with the first round set to kick off on June 23.
The Duke basketball program will see at least two of its former players selected (likely both in the first round) in the 2026 National Player of the Year, Cameron Boozer, and Isaiah Evans. Maliq Brown is also entered into this summer’s draft, but likely won’t hear his name called.
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Both Boozer and Evans will probably be selected in the first round of the draft, but both have intriguing discussions surrounding their names in relation to their current draft statuses.
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) rebounds against the UConn Huskies during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
The NBA Combine wrapped up on May 17, and regardless of how significant or insignificant NBA front offices view prospects’ performances at the event, it certainly has an effect.
CBS Sports’ Adam Finkelstein recently released his first mock draft post-combine. Let’s take a look at where Boozer and Evans are slotted to land.
May 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Cameron Boozer participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images
Cameron Boozer – No. 3 Overall Pick – Memphis Grizzlies
Early in the NBA pre-draft process, there was a lot of buzz that Cameron Boozer might fall out of the top three picks, where he had consistently been projected throughout the entire college basketball season.
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As a 6’9″ below-the-rim forward with athleticism that won’t get scouts all too excited, questions started to arise about his true ceiling at the NBA level. There was a lot of debate with guys such as Caleb Wilson potentially jumping Boozer into the top three.
Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) celebrates after a play against the…
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