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    College hoops analyst draws parallel between Cameron Boozer & Duke icon Paolo Banchero instead of “daddy” Carlos Boozer 

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    College basketball analyst Seth Greenberg snubbed Carlos Boozer to compare his son, Cameron Boozer, to Duke legend Paolo Banchero. Greenberg was asked during his appearance on Tuesday’s edition of Get Up who he would compare the Duke freshman to in the NBA.

    Greenberg immediately passed up on the older Boozer.

    “Not his daddy,” said Greenberg. “Paolo Banchero, another Duke great. You know, the poise that he plays with, the versatility of his game, his ability to drive closer, his ability to stretch the defense, his physicality on both ends of the floor, his feel for the game—to me, body type, skillset, physicality, feel, IQ, competitive spirit, it says Paolo Banchero to me, and that’s a pretty good comparison. You see him right there. He can catch it face up and drive closer… he can score around the basket, he can penetrate… to me, very similar to Paolo Banchero, another guy that had great success at Duke, but more importantly, this guy right here, his versatility is something special.”

    Banchero spent one season at Duke, winning the 2022 ACC Rookie of the Year honor. He then went on to be drafted by the Orlando Magic with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft.

    Like his father and Banchero, Cameron Boozer also plays power forward, thereby having a lot he can learn from both men. But while Carlos entered the NBA as a second-round pick, Banchero was the ultimate prospect in his draft set.

    However, one can argue that Carlos achieved more at Duke than Banchero did, especially with the 2001 national championship. Nevertheless, Carlos spent more time playing for the Blue Devils than Banchero did.

    Can Cameron Boozer potentially surpass his father’s and Paolo Banchero’s Duke legacies?

    Ultimately, Cameron Boozer has the potential to surpass the legacy of both men at Duke. Currently averaging 22.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, he has proven his mettle on the Blue Devils’ team.

    After its disappointing Final Four exit in the NCAA Tournament last season, Duke is looking to go all the way again this season. The Blue Devils are 24-2 on the season and 13-1 in conference play.

    The team faces a serious test later this week when it goes up against No. 1 Michigan. The Wolverines are 24-1 and climbed up the rankings after Arizona lost two straight games last week.