Cayden Boozer
- JORDAN RUCKER
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Name: Cayden Boozer
Age: 18
Birth Date: July 18th, 2007
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 205 lbs
College: Duke University
Class: Freshman
Position: Point Guard
NBA Player Comparison:
Ceiling: Derrick White Floor: Tyus Jones
Strength:
Finishing Ability: Can finish around the rim with both hands; creative finisher with a consistent floater.
Playmaking & Vision: Great court vision and high-level decision-making; patient with the ball.
Ball Handling: Excellent handle; able to break down defenders and control tempo.
Shooting: Reliable three-point shooter and above-average free throw shooter.
Defense: Lockdown defender; able to stay in front of shifty guards and defend without fouling. Active hands and great timing to strip the ball.
Rebounding & Hustle: Good rebounder for his position; high motor and effort on both ends.
Transition Game: Pushes the pace well and excels in transition.
Intangibles: Does all the little things; plays with energy and toughness.
Body & Conditioning: NBA-ready body; physically mature with the strength, stamina, and endurance to compete at the professional level.
Weakness:
Offensive Aggressiveness: Can play too slow and passive at times; needs to be more assertive in looking for his own offense.
Shot Creation: Struggles to consistently create his own shot, especially against physical, high-level, or taller defenders.
Confidence: Needs to show more confidence as a scorer and take over when needed.
Decision Speed: Must make quicker reads at the next level to avoid stagnating the offense.
Physicality on Defense: Can be overpowered by bigger guards in the post.
Injury History:
No known injury history
Extra Notes:
Cayden Boozer projects as a versatile two-way guard with the ability to contribute immediately at the next level. His defensive impact, court vision, and poise make him a valuable rotation piece, while improved offensive aggression and shot creation could elevate him to a starter-caliber player in the NBA.
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