Duke forward Cameron Boozer was the biggest star in men’s college basketball all season, and on Friday, was named the AP’s National Player of the Year. He’s just the fifth freshman to ever receive the honor.
Boozer was a menace on both ends of the floor for the Blue Devils. Averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, Boozer was the fuel behind the Duke offense, able to bully defenders inside as well as threaten from the perimeter. His play helped the Blue Devils secure the top-seed in the NCAA tournament, and while Duke fell short of a title after a heartbreaking loss to UConn in the Elite Eight, Boozer’s season was still a stellar one.
