Cameron Boozer has solidified his status as the favorite for national player of the year honors following a dominant performance against Michigan. The Duke freshman is widely favored to win prestigious awards like the Naismith and Wooden trophies, recognized by the AP, USBWA, NABC, and Sporting News.
Should Boozer secure the award, he would become only the fifth freshman to win, joining Cooper Flagg, Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, and Kevin Durant. Notably, a Boozer victory would mark the first time two players from the same school have won the award in consecutive seasons since Shane Battier and Jason Williams won for Duke in 2001 and 2002.