Duke basketball has launched into the 2025-26 season with a flawless 10-0 record, recently achieving an impressive victory against No. 9 Michigan State in East Lansing. This win, hailed as a defensive masterpiece, saw the Blue Devils overpower the Spartans, driven by the exceptional performance of freshman sensation Cam Boozer. As the frontrunner for National Player of the Year, Boozer faced not only Spartans' defense but also the passionate Michigan State crowd, who targeted him with some colorful language at the free throw line.
Boozer put on a show with 18 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists, shooting an effective 53.8% from the field. This win over the Spartans has majorly boosted Duke's stakes for a No. 1 national ranking, marking the team's first of four victories over ranked opponents on the road. Despite the intense heckling from Michigan State's fans, Boozer's performance continued to impress.
During a recent appearance on The Brotherhood Podcast, Boozer was asked to recount his favorite moment from his freshman year so far. His response was as unexpected as it was entertaining, leaving fans amused and charmed.
“I don't know if I can say this, but I think the 'F- Cam Boozer,'” Boozer laughed. “It was the whole arena.”
The youthful basketball star humorously added, "What did I do? Michigan State didn't even recruit me." Boozer's candid reaction to the heckling not only highlights his sense of humor but also serves as a reminder of the intense emotions that college basketball stirs up.
In a moment that has since gone viral, the Breslin Center erupted with "F- Cam Boozer" chants while Boozer stood at the free throw line during the first half. Adding fuel to the fire was Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who joined in the fun by encouraging the fans. While Fears, known as one of the nation's top point guards, might not have had his finest moment, Duke's decisive win secured the last laugh for the Blue Devils.
As the Blue Devils take on Lipscomb next, followed by a much-anticipated clash with No. 19 Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden on December 20th, all eyes will be on Boozer to see what other moments of levity and brilliance he might deliver.