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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
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Duke Star Sparks Injury Concerns After Being Spotted in Walking Boot
Duke Star Sparks Injury Concerns After Being Spotted in Walking Boot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Duke Blue Devils are coming off a tremendous 35-win season that included a Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament, as well as both the ACC regular season and conference tournament titles. Advertisement However, after falling to the Houston Cougars in the Final Four, Duke is now shifting its focus to the 2025–26 season—and facing significant roster turnover. Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Tyrese Proctor, and Sion James are all headed for the NBA draft, leaving the Blue Devils without five key rotation players. Despite the departures, Duke is reloading with another top-tier freshman class, headlined by the highly touted Boozer twins, Cam and Cayden. They'll also return some major contributors in Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster, Maliq Brown, and sophomore center Patrick Ngongba II, who many believe is poised for a breakout season. That said, concern swept through the Duke fanbase this weekend after photos from a summer workout surfaced showing Ngongba on the sideline in a walking boot. Check it out: Ngongba dealt with a notable foot injury during his freshman season—raising concern now that he's been spotted in a walking boot. While it's still very early in the offseason and there's plenty of time before Duke's season opener against the Texas Longhorns, the sighting has sparked some worry. Advertisement The 6-foot-11 big man averaged 10.6 minutes per game last season for the Blue Devils, contributing 3.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 0.4 steals while shooting an efficient 71.9% from the field. If he can stay healthy and see an increased role in 2025, he has the potential to be a highly productive starting center for Duke. Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba II (21)© Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Fans reacted to the photos: "Every. Man. What kinda drills we doing at Duke tho? The Full court sprint twist & hurdle/avoid banana peels drill? Let's do some simple defensive slides," a fan said. Someone else added, "I'm sure we'll get a full, comprehensive update from the coaching staff immediately. Not." Advertisement Another fan posted, "Ridiculous, I hope it's precautionary." "One of two players Duke cannot afford to miss time this year. Hopefully it's minor," one more fan commented. Related: Kon Knueppel Makes Cooper Flagg Admission Before NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cayden, Cameron Boozer Join Exclusive Duke Club Before Freshman Season
Cayden, Cameron Boozer Join Exclusive Duke Club Before Freshman Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been 23 years since Carlos Boozer was a household name for Duke basketball. His college career ended in 2002 before he was selected 35th overall by Cleveland in the 2002 NBA Draft. Advertisement Now his sons, Cameron and Cayden Boozer, are ready to carry on the family legacy at Duke under head coach Jon Scheyer. After a 35-4 season and a trip to the Final Four, the Blue Devils are looking to build on that success. Duke has big shoes to fill after losing top prospects like Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. But if anyone can reload quickly, it's Scheyer and his staff. As the summer heats up and the 2025-26 season draws closer, all eyes are on the Boozer twins. Duke Basketball on Thursday showcased them, featuring them on the cover of 'SLAM' magazine, captioning the post: "The Brotherhood been doing SLAM covers since flip phones 📞📘👀😈." The twins now share 'SLAM' cover status with Duke legends like Cooper Flagg, Paolo Banchero, Jayson Tatum, R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson, Marvin Bagley III, Jabari Parker and Kyrie Irving. The magazine also featured icons like coach Mike Krzyzewski, Johnny Dawkins, Jon Scheyer, Jay Williams, Shane Battier, Bobby Hurley, Carlos Boozer, Grant Hill and JJ Redick in a Duke tribute montage. Advertisement Every one of those players made a major mark at Duke, and in the NBA, and Cameron and Cayden now step into that brotherhood with hopes of doing the same. McDonald's All Americans forward Cameron Boozer and guard Cayden BoozerPamela Smith-Imagn Images Cameron Boozer was one of the top high school players in the country. A five-star recruit, he was named Gatorade National Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2025. As a sophomore, Cameron averaged 21.1 points and 11.2 rebounds per game and earned Florida's Mr. Basketball honors. During the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championship, he averaged 16.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, helping Team USA demolish Team Canada by 82 points in the gold medal game. Advertisement Cayden Boozer was also a five-star recruit, with offers from Miami and Florida, but chose to join his twin at Duke. While not as dominant a scorer, he's a true facilitator. Cayden dished out 7.6 assists per game in high school and played in the McDonald's All-American Game. He also suited up for Team USA in the FIBA U16 tournament, contributing 7 points per game while playing a key role as the team's lead guard. Known for blending basketball with hip-hop culture, 'SLAM' magazine has been publishing since 1994. Larry Johnson of the Charlotte Hornets was featured on the first cover. Since then, LeBron James has appeared on more 'SLAM' covers than any other athlete, with 27. Landing the cover is a rite of passage for elite prospects, and it's a strong signal that the Boozer brothers are not just future college stars, but potential NBA names to remember. Advertisement Related: John Calipari Makes Feelings Clear on Knicks Head Coach Vacancy Related: Duke Basketball Reveals Big News on Defending National Champions This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
