In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college basketball world, five-star forward Cameron Boozer, widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the Class of 2025, has officially decommitted from Duke University and announced his commitment to Michigan State in a stunning and unexpected decision.
The announcement came Friday morning via Boozer’s social media accounts, where the 6-foot-9 phenom released a video featuring highlights from his high school career, concluding with him donning a green and white Michigan State jersey.
“After careful consideration and countless conversations with my family, I’ve decided to take my talents to East Lansing and join Coach Izzo and the Spartans,” Boozer said in the post. “This was one of the toughest decisions of my life, but I believe Michigan State is where I’ll become the best version of myself — on and off the court.”
Boozer, the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, had been committed to Duke since early 2024. His decision to back out comes just weeks after rumors began swirling about internal changes within Duke’s coaching staff, as well as whispers about a desire for a different developmental path. While Duke remains a powerhouse program, sources close to the Boozer family say that Michigan State’s long-standing culture, player development, and Tom Izzo’s legendary status played a key role in the reversal.
“This is a legacy move,” one insider told ESPN. “Cameron wants to build something of his own. He respects Duke, but he didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of everyone else. Michigan State gives him a chance to write his own story.”
Spartan fans are already buzzing, as Boozer’s commitment immediately catapults Michigan State into national title conversations for the 2025-2026 season. The Spartans now boast one of the most formidable incoming recruiting classes in recent memory, with Boozer joining fellow top-20 recruits Jalen Washington and Malik Harmon.
Coach Tom Izzo, who has hinted that this could be one of his final seasons, expressed excitement over the addition. “Cameron is a once-in-a-generation player,” Izzo said in a statement. “His versatility, leadership, and hunger to win fit exactly what we’re about at Michigan State.”
As for Duke, the search begins anew, but for now, all eyes turn to East Lansing — where the Boozer era is about to begin.
