Florida Basketball Recruiting: Boozer Twins Set to Visit Gainesville

Cameron and Cayden Boozer, the highly touted twin prospects from the class of 2025, are set to make an unofficial visit to the University of Florida on September 7. This visit marks a crucial moment for the Gators' basketball program as they aim to secure the commitment of perhaps the most coveted package deal in recent recruiting history.

The Boozer twins, sons of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, have been making waves in the basketball community since their freshman year of high school. Cameron, a 6-foot-9, 235-pound power forward, is currently ranked as the No. 2 overall player in the 2025 class by 247Sports. His brother Cayden, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound point guard, isn't far behind, sitting at No. 19 in the same rankings.

What makes this visit particularly intriguing is that it will be the twins' second trip to Gainesville, following their official visit last November. This return visit suggests a genuine interest in the Gators' program and could signal Florida's strong position in the recruitment race.

Cameron Boozer's potential is particularly exciting for college basketball fans and scouts alike. Drawing comparisons to former Duke star and 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, Cameron's skill set is remarkably advanced for his age. As 247Sports director of basketball Eric Bossi notes, "Cameron is a highly skilled frontcourt player who has all of the tools you would want from a modern power forward."

Cayden, while sometimes overshadowed by his brother's lofty ranking, is a formidable talent in his own right. Cameron himself vouches for Cayden's abilities, stating, "I feel like he is the best point guard in our class." Cayden's court vision, jump shot, and overall basketball IQ have already garnered him scholarship offers from basketball powerhouses like Arkansas, Duke, Kentucky, Miami, and North Carolina.

The Gators' pursuit of the Boozer twins is not without fierce competition. Duke and Miami appear to be the other frontrunners. The Blue Devils, in particular, may have a sentimental edge, given that Carlos Boozer won a national championship with Duke in 2001. However, Florida has a few factors working in its favor.

One key advantage for the Gators is their existing relationship with Alex Lloyd, the No. 40 overall player in the 2025 class and a current Florida commit. Lloyd plays alongside the Boozer twins on the grassroots circuit, potentially providing a familiar face and an additional draw to Gainesville.

Furthermore, Florida's 2025 recruiting class is already ranked ninth nationally. Landing the Boozer twins would undoubtedly catapult the Gators to the top of the recruiting rankings and set the stage for a potentially dominant era of Florida basketball.

However, it's important to note that while the twins have expressed a desire to play together, they're not adamant about it. Cameron has stated, "We definitely could be a package deal we also could go somewhere different. At the end of the day, we've got to go somewhere that's best for us."

This upcoming visit to Florida presents a golden opportunity for the Gators' coaching staff to make a lasting impression. With the twins' combination of size, skill, and basketball pedigree, they have the potential to be program-changing recruits.