ACC weekly honors are determined by an 18-member media panel and are nominated by the schools.

Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is named Freshman of the Week for the 2025-26 season after dropping 35 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists against Arkansas in the Thanksgiving Classic, shooting 13-for-18 and hitting 11 free throws.

Boozer becomes the first Duke freshman and the third Blue Devil since 1976 to score 35 or more points twice in a season.

He also earns ACC Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week honors for games through November 30, marking his second Player of the Week nod and third straight Rookie of the Week award.

The feature includes a Top 10 Freshmen list highlighting other notable newcomers such as Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson, AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown Jr., Nate Ament, Koa Peat, Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, and Meleek Thomas, with brief notes on form and upcoming opponents.

Historical context shows Boozer’s week-by-week dominance across Nov. 10, 17, 24, and Dec. 1, with Rookie or Player of the Week recognition each time.

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer praises Boozer for being coachable, his ability to play through contact, decision-making, and his role as a connector who creates opportunities for teammates.

Despite a slow start, Boozer tallies 15 points in the final 10:06 of the first half and 20 more after halftime to spark Duke to a top-25 win.

The article positions Boozer as the early favorite for National Player of the Year in December, with fan odds shown and competitors including Braden Smith, AJ Dybantsa, and Yaxel Lendeborg noted.

The Freshman of the Week ranking runs Tuesday through Monday, and the piece is part of CBS Sports' Frosh Watch, done in partnership with USBWA and the Wayman Tisdale Freshman of the Year Award.

Boozer started slow but unleashed eight straight points to swing momentum, displaying scoring, distributing, and playmaking ability.

CBS Sports lists Boozer as the No. 1 freshman in Frosh Watch with season averages around 22.9 PPG, 9.8 RPG, and 3.9 APG, and notes an upcoming December matchup against Florida.