Boozer’s Big‑Hit Boosts Duke’s Rank

Duke’s star freshman, Cameron Boozer, is drawing national attention as a top NBA draft pick. In a recent game at Notre Dame, he scored 24 points while shooting only eight field‑goal attempts. His efficiency earned Duke a 44‑point win, 100–56. Boozer’s scoring came largely from the free‑throw line. He made 12 of 14 attempts, showing how hard it is to defend him without fouling. He also grabbed 13 rebounds, stole the ball three times, and dished out two assists. The victory pushed Duke to remain No. 1 in the latest CBS Sports rankings for a fourth straight day. The top four spots—Duke, Michigan, Arizona and Iowa State—didn’t change because all of them won their games.Notably, Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer made history. He became the first ACC head coach to record multiple 40‑point road wins against conference opponents, a feat no Hall of Fame coach has achieved. Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s coach Micah Schrewsberry suffered an Achilles rupture. The team still managed a 23–8 record, winning 97–84 over BYU despite being underdogs. BYU fell from 18th to 22nd in the rankings. The Top 25 list also saw Vanderbilt move up and BYU slip down. The rankings will be updated again on Saturday after West Virginia’s game.