BREAKING: #1 Recruit Cameron Boozer Makes Stunning Flip, Commits to Michigan Basketball
In a seismic recruiting victory that has instantly reshaped the Big Ten and national landscape, Cameron Boozer, the consensus number-one overall player in the Class of 2025, has announced he is flipping his commitment to the University of Michigan. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward from Columbus High School in Miami, a generational talent and son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, had been verbally pledged to the Duke Blue Devils for over a year.
The announcement, made via a live-streamed ceremony from his high school, saw Boozer remove a Duke hat to reveal a Michigan Wolverines shirt underneath. “This journey is about finding the right fit for my growth as a player and a person,” Boozer stated. “I have nothing but love and respect for Coach [Jon] Scheyer and the Duke program. But after deep reflection and building an incredible connection with Coach [Dusty] May, his staff, and the Michigan family, I know Ann Arbor is where I belong. I believe in the vision they’ve laid out, and I’m ready to help build something special.”
This decision marks a program-defining, legacy-making moment for first-year Michigan head coach Dusty May. Landing the nation’s top recruit, especially in a head-to-head battle against a blueblood like Duke, is a stunning validation of May’s hiring and his aggressive vision for the Wolverines. Boozer is a transcendent prospect, praised for his polished offensive game, NBA-ready physique, elite rebounding, and high basketball IQ. He is projected as a potential first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and is the exact caliber of player who can single-handedly elevate a program into Final Four contention.
For Michigan, the implications are monumental. Boozer instantly becomes the centerpiece of a 2025 recruiting class that vaults to the top of the national rankings. His commitment serves as a powerful magnet for other elite prospects, who will now see Ann Arbor as a premier destination under May’s leadership. It also delivers an immediate injection of star power and championship expectations to a program in transition, energizing a fanbase and signaling that Michigan intends to compete for Big Ten and national titles immediately.
The fallout for Duke is profound. Losing a cornerstone commitment of Boozer’s caliber is a rare and significant setback for Coach Jon Scheyer, disrupting the long-term roster architecture in Durham. It represents a massive shift in recruiting momentum and demonstrates the fierce new competition in the modern NIL era.
Analysts point to the combination of May’s dynamic offensive system, Michigan’s robust NIL collective, and the opportunity for Boozer to be the undisputed face of a renaissance as key factors in the flip. He will have the platform to lead from day one in a major conference, under a coach whose player-development credentials are well-established.
For the Big Ten, Boozer’s arrival instantly makes Michigan a preseason favorite and adds a must-see superstar to the league’s roster. It also reignites the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry with newfound intensity, setting the stage for epic in-state battles.
In Ann Arbor, the message is clear: a new era has officially begun. Dusty May has arrived with a statement that echoes across college basketball. By securing Cameron Boozer, Michigan isn’t just rebuilding—it’s reloading with the nation’s very best, announcing its return to the sport’s absolute forefront.
