The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent memory, and all eyes are on former Duke Blue Devils star Cameron Boozer as he takes the stage at this week's NBA Combine in Chicago. With the draft just a month away, Boozer is putting his skills on full display, and the buzz around his potential landing spot is reaching a fever pitch.
Boozer, the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, has been a household name in college basketball for years. After a standout career at Duke, he's now poised to make the leap to the pros, but the question on everyone's mind is: where will he end up? Most mock drafts have him sliding into the third pick or later, but the draft board is far from set in stone.
The top of the draft is headlined by BYU's AJ Dybantsa, who enters the combine as the consensus No. 1 pick according to many analysts. However, the Washington Wizards, who won this year's Draft Lottery, haven't committed to Dybantsa just yet. They're also considering Darryn Peterson, leaving the door open for a shakeup. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz at No. 2 and the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 3 are both keeping a close eye on Boozer, with the Jazz holding a special connection—Carlos Boozer himself played for Utah from 2004 to 2010.
At the combine, Boozer measured in at 6'8.25" barefoot and 253 pounds, with an impressive 7'1.5" wingspan and a 9'0" standing reach. These numbers are solid across the board, giving him the versatility to play as a small-ball 5 at the next level. His athleticism and basketball IQ have drawn comparisons to some of the league's top forwards, and his performance in Chicago is only cementing his status as a top-tier prospect.
But Boozer isn't the only name generating buzz. North Carolina's Caleb Wilson is also in the mix, with some scouts arguing that his length and athleticism edge out Boozer's skill set. If both are available at No. 3, the Grizzlies will have a tough decision to make. And with rumors swirling that the NBA could face "rigging allegations" if Dybantsa lands with the Jazz, the drama is only building.
As the combine continues, keep an eye on Boozer's progress. Whether he ends up in Utah, Memphis, or somewhere else, one thing is clear: the 2026 NBA Draft is going to be a game-changer. Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis right here.