Boozer twins score in double figures, combine for 39 points as No. 6 Duke coasts past Western Carolina

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The buzz in Cameron Indoor Stadium wasn't just the usual pre-game hum; it was the electric crackle of a prophecy being fulfilled. For the first time in a regular-season game on the hallowed floor that shares his name, Cameron Boozer didn't just show up—he took over, dropping a cool 25 points in a 95-54 demolition of Western Carolina that felt more like a coronation than a home opener.But here’s the kicker, the twist that makes this Duke squad a potential nightmare for the ACC: he wasn’t even alone in the spotlight. His twin brother, Cayden, erupted off the bench for 14 points, and together, the Boozer brothers didn't just play; they orchestrated the entire show, combining to score or assist on Duke's first 15 points.Let that sink in. From the opening tip, this was the Boozer & Boozer show, a sibling synergy that had the Cameron Crazies roaring from the jump.Cayden, the 6-foot-4 guard with eyes in the back of his head, got the party started less than two minutes in with a nasty drive, a smooth spin, and a post score, finishing the and-1 at the line like a veteran. He was the engine, dishing alley-oops to Maliq Brown and pushing the pace to find Nikolas Khamenia for open threes, finishing with a stat line that pops off the page: 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.It was a massive bounce-back from his quiet 2-point outing in the season opener against Texas, proving he’s far more than just a complementary piece. Meanwhile, Cameron, the 6-foot-9 forward and potential No.1 overall pick in the future, was doing his best Kevin Durant impression. He shot 8-of-15 from the floor, but the real story was his range, draining 4-of-9 from deep, pulling down 8 boards, and handing out 5 dimes.He was everywhere—snagging second-chance points and throwing down a two-handed dunk in the second half that felt like an exclamation point on a statement win. The most poetic moment? Cayden, the playmaker, assisting on one of Cameron's three-pointers, a perfect snapshot of their interconnected game.The legacy is undeniable. Sons of two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, they chose Duke over Miami last fall as top-20 recruits, and the decision is already paying dividends.They’ve followed their father’s footsteps to Durham, but they’re carving their own path, and on Saturday, their fingerprints were all over this blowout. For Duke fans, this wasn’t just a win; it was a glimpse of the future—a future built on family ties, breathtaking talent, and a brand of basketball that’s as unselfish as it is unstoppable. The rest of the college basketball world should be on notice: the Boozer twins have arrived, and they’re just getting started.

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