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Cayden Boozer makes heartbreaking admission after Duke collapse
Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer. Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Cayden Boozer makes heartbreaking admission after Duke collapse

The Duke Blue Devils were on the wrong side of NCAA history with their shocking loss to UConn.

They were seconds away from securing a spot in the Final Four. Then, Cayden Boozer's costly turnover led to one of the most epic game-winners in March Madness history.

Down two, Braylon Mullins stole the ball and knocked down a three to seal a 19-point comeback. It was the first time in 135 occasions that a No. 1 seed blew a 15+ point first-half lead.

That's why, following the loss, a teary-eyed Cayden Boozer took the blame for the miscue, stating that he failed Cameron, his twin brother, who was also a freshman for the Blue Devils.

Cayden Boozer says he let his brother down

"It's been a special year, being able to do what we did this year is really special," Cayden Boozer said in the locker room, per reporter Brian Murphy. "This is the last time we were able to choose this, so I was never going to pass that up. I just feel like I let him down."

Cayden shouldered the blame for not being able to hold onto the ball for another second, knowing that the Huskies would've had no choice but to foul him.

"I turned the ball over, I should’ve been strong with the ball," he said. "I cost our team our season."

Cayden's brother Cameron is projected to be a top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. They're both a lock to turn pro, but it might be the last time they share the court. Even so, the Blue Devils collapsed as a team, and putting all that on one player would be unfair and inaccurate. 

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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