Carlos Boozer has three sons, and the youngest two just led Duke to back-to-back ACC Tournament championships. Cameron Boozer, a 6-foot-9 power forward averaging 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 season, is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His fraternal twin brother Cayden Boozer runs point guard for the Blue Devils. Their older brother Carmani Boozer was diagnosed with sickle cell disease before birth and was cured by stem cells harvested from Cameron’s umbilical cord.
Every Carlos Boozer son has a story worth telling, and the Boozer family narrative is unlike anything else in college basketball. Carlos, a two-time NBA All-Star who won a national championship at Duke under Coach Mike Krzyzewski in 2001, watched his sons walk onto the same Cameron Indoor Stadium floor more than two decades later. CeCe Boozer, the boys’ mother, engineered the medical miracle that saved Carmani’s life and now manages the twins’ growing portfolio of NIL endorsements. Three sons, three different paths, one extraordinary family.
Who Are Carlos Boozer’s Three Sons?
Carlos Boozer and his ex-wife CeCe Boozer (born Cindy “CeCe” Nichole Blackwell) have three sons together: Carmani, Cameron, and Cayden. CeCe met Carlos while she was a student at North Carolina State University and he was playing basketball at Duke. The couple married in 2003, divorced in 2015, and continue to co-parent actively.
| Name | Born | Height | Position | Current School | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmani Boozer | May 31, 2006 | 6’3″ | RHP / 1B | University of Fort Lauderdale | Baseball |
| Cameron Boozer | July 18, 2007 | 6’9″ | Power Forward | Duke University | Basketball |
| Cayden Boozer | July 18, 2007 | 6’4″ | Point Guard | Duke University | Basketball |
Carmani is the eldest son, born a year before the twins. Cameron and Cayden are fraternal twins born on July 18, 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah, while Carlos was playing for the Utah Jazz. All three sons attended Christopher Columbus High School in Westchester, Florida, where Cameron and Cayden won four consecutive Class 7A state championships and the 2025 Chipotle Nationals title.
Carmani Boozer: Sickle Cell Disease and a Brother’s Cure
Carmani Boozer was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia before his birth on May 31, 2006. The inherited blood disorder, which affects approximately 100,000 Americans and roughly 1 in 500 African American births according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023), causes red blood cells to deform into rigid crescent shapes that block circulation and trigger severe pain crises, organ damage, and potentially fatal complications. The illness shaped the entire Boozer family’s trajectory.
Doctors told Carlos and CeCe that Carmani’s best chance at a cure was a bone marrow transplant using stem cells from a genetically matched sibling. Neither parent was a compatible donor. The odds of conceiving a naturally matched sibling were roughly 25%.
CeCe Boozer’s Decision: IVF and Genetic Matching
CeCe Boozer pursued in vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), a process that screens embryos before implantation to identify those free of sickle cell disease and genetically compatible as transplant donors. Out of 26 fertilized eggs, 10 were genetic matches for Carmani, and two of those were disease-free. CeCe has spoken publicly about the moral weight of that decision, telling ESPN: “You feel like you’re having a baby for the wrong reason.”
On July 18, 2007, CeCe gave birth to fraternal twins Cameron and Cayden Boozer. Doctors harvested stem cells from Cameron’s umbilical cord blood immediately after delivery. Those stem cells were transplanted into Carmani, who spent 40 days in the hospital recovering. The transplant cured his sickle cell disease entirely.
| Stage | What Happened | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Carmani diagnosed with sickle cell disease in utero | 2006 |
| IVF Decision | CeCe undergoes IVF with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) | 2006-2007 |
| Twins Born | Cameron and Cayden born as genetically matched donors | July 18, 2007 |
| Stem Cell Harvest | Cameron’s umbilical cord blood stem cells collected at birth | July 18, 2007 |
| Transplant and Cure | Carmani receives transplant; sickle cell disease cured after 40-day hospital stay | 2007 |
Carmani Boozer Today: Baseball at Fort Lauderdale
Carmani did not follow his father into basketball. He plays baseball as a right-handed pitcher and first baseman at the University of Fort Lauderdale, listed at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds on the 2025 roster. The family created the “Boozer’s Buddies” initiative to raise awareness and funds for sickle cell disease research. ESPN’s E60 documentary series covered the Boozer family’s story in a feature that was updated in 2025 to include the twins’ arrival at Duke.
Cameron Boozer: Duke Stats and NBA Draft Projection
Cameron Boozer is averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game while shooting 56.5% from the field and 40.2% from three-point range in his freshman season at Duke. Those numbers have made him the ACC Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year, and a First Team All-ACC selection. He has led the Blue Devils to a 29-2 record and a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
High School Dominance at Christopher Columbus
Cameron dominated at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami with a resume that reads like a checklist of every possible prep basketball honor. He won four consecutive Florida Class 7A state championships and the 2025 Chipotle Nationals. His AAU team, Nightrydas Elite, won three straight Nike EYBL Peach Jam titles at the 15U, 16U, and 17U levels, an unprecedented streak. Senior year averages: 22.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game with a weighted 4.81 GPA.
The honors piled up: Gatorade National Player of the Year (2023 and 2024), Mr. Basketball USA, McDonald’s All-American Game co-MVP (16 points, 12 rebounds), Nike Hoop Summit standout (22 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals), and FIBA U16 Americas Championship MVP. The 247Sports Composite ranked Cameron as the No. 2 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class.
Cameron Boozer 2025-26 Duke Season Stats
| Stat Category | 2025-26 Per Game |
|---|---|
| Points | 22.5 |
| Rebounds | 10.2 |
| Assists | 4.2 |
| Steals | 1.5 |
| Blocks | 0.5 |
| Field Goal % | 56.5% |
| 3-Point % | 40.2% |
2026 NBA Draft Stock and Scout Comparisons
Multiple mock drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, and USA Today project Cameron Boozer as a top-3 selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, with some analysts placing him at No. 1 overall. Scouts compare his combination of positional size (6-foot-9, 250 pounds), perimeter skill set, and passing vision to Paolo Banchero and Luka Doncic. According to NoCeilings NBA (2026), Cameron is “the most accomplished pre-draft player since Doncic” based on his stacked trophy case entering the NCAA Tournament.
His NIL valuation sits at $2.2 million according to On3, making him the third-highest-valued men’s college basketball player behind BYU’s AJ Dybantsa ($4.2M) and Texas Tech’s JT Toppin ($4M). Cameron’s biggest NIL deal came with Jordan Brand (part of the brand’s inaugural men’s college basketball NIL class alongside Cayden and Syracuse’s Kiyan Anthony in November 2025), Samsung, Crocs, 2K Sports, and Leaf Trading Cards. CeCe Boozer oversees the twins’ endorsement portfolio.
Cayden Boozer: Duke Point Guard and Sophomore Return
Cayden Boozer averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game as a freshman point guard at Duke, shooting 48.9% from the field in 21.8 minutes per game across 34 games (7 starts). He stepped into the starting role when Caleb Foster was injured in March and immediately delivered.
During Duke’s three ACC Tournament games, Cayden averaged 13.67 points, 3.67 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, earning ACC All-Tournament Second Team honors. He scored a career-high 19 points against Siena in Duke’s NCAA Tournament opener on March 19, 2026. At 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, his size matches the modern NBA point guard prototype occupied by players like Tyrese Halliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Carlos Boozer confirmed in March 2026 that the current plan is for Cayden to return to Duke for his sophomore season. With Cameron likely departing for the NBA, Cayden steps into a significantly larger role. Scouts see a player whose court vision, 2.8 assist-to-turnover ratio, and defensive instincts could push him into first-round draft conversation with increased playing time and a full offseason of development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Carlos Boozer’s sons’ names?
Carlos Boozer has three sons: Carmani Boozer (born May 31, 2006), and fraternal twins Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer (born July 18, 2007). All three are the children of Carlos and his ex-wife CeCe Boozer (Cindy Nichole Blackwell). Carmani is the eldest son, while Cameron and Cayden are the younger twin sons.
Does Carlos Boozer’s son play for Duke?
Both Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer play basketball for Duke University in the 2025-26 season. Cameron plays power forward and is the ACC Player of the Year, while Cayden plays point guard. Their father Carlos Boozer also played at Duke, winning the 2001 NCAA championship under Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
What happened to Carlos Boozer’s son with sickle cell?
Carlos Boozer’s eldest son Carmani was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia before birth in 2006. His mother CeCe underwent IVF to conceive genetically matched siblings, resulting in twins Cameron and Cayden. Cameron’s umbilical cord blood stem cells were used in a bone marrow transplant that cured Carmani’s sickle cell disease. Carmani now plays college baseball at the University of Fort Lauderdale.
How tall are Carlos Boozer’s sons?
Cameron Boozer stands 6-foot-9 and weighs 250 pounds as a power forward at Duke. Cayden Boozer is 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds as a point guard. Carmani Boozer, who plays baseball, is listed at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds. Carlos Boozer himself was 6-foot-9 during his NBA career.
Is Cameron Boozer going to the NBA Draft?
Cameron Boozer is widely projected as a top-3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after averaging 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds in his freshman season at Duke. He belongs to the 2026 draft class alongside prospects like BYU’s AJ Dybantsa.
Multiple mock drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, and USA Today place him between No. 1 and No. 3 overall. His NIL valuation of $2.2 million ranks third among men’s college basketball players.
Who is Carlos Boozer’s sons’ mom?
CeCe Boozer, born Cindy “CeCe” Nichole Blackwell, is the mother of all three Boozer sons. She graduated from the University of Miami and is an entrepreneur who manages Cameron and Cayden’s NIL endorsement deals with brands including Jordan Brand, Samsung, and Crocs. CeCe and Carlos were married from 2003 to 2015.
What are Cameron Boozer’s stats at Duke?
Cameron Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game in the 2025-26 season while shooting 56.5% from the field and 40.2% from three-point range. He led Duke to a 29-2 record and won ACC Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year, and First Team All-ACC honors.
Is Cayden Boozer staying at Duke?
Carlos Boozer confirmed in March 2026 that Cayden plans to return to Duke for his sophomore season. While Cameron is projected as a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Cayden will use his second year to develop as the primary ball-handler, with scouts noting that increased playing time could push him into first-round draft territory for 2027.
Does Carlos Boozer have a son in the NBA?
No, neither Cameron nor Cayden Boozer is currently in the NBA. Both are freshmen at Duke University for the 2025-26 season. Cameron Boozer is expected to enter the 2026 NBA Draft, where he is projected as a top-3 pick. Cayden is expected to return to Duke for a second year before entering the draft.
Did Carlos Boozer’s son play for Auburn?
No. Cameron and Cayden Boozer both committed to Duke University, not Auburn. They announced their commitment in April 2023 and enrolled for the 2025-26 season. Their father Carlos Boozer was also a Duke player, which made the decision a full-circle family moment.
Conclusion
Carlos Boozer’s three sons represent one of the most remarkable family stories in basketball history. Carmani’s sickle cell diagnosis led to the IVF conception of twins who literally saved his life, and those same twins grew into elite basketball prospects who followed their father to Duke.
Cameron Boozer is on track to become a top NBA Draft pick in 2026. Cayden Boozer is building his own legacy as Duke’s point guard of the future. Carmani Boozer is healthy and playing college baseball. The Boozer name carries more weight now than it did during Carlos’s All-Star seasons.
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