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Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-31 · via Sports Illustrated

Duke's Starting Power Forward and Backup Point Guard Roles Still Undecided

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Duke has a deep roster, but two rotation spots remain open. The starting power forward position will likely go to either freshman Cameron Williams or Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje. The backup point guard role behind Caleb Foster is also up for grabs, with Cayden Boozer competing for minutes.

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The power forward competition pits two elite freshmen with contrasting profiles. Cameron Williams stands 7'0" with versatile defensive range, while Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, at 7'2" and 250 pounds, showcased exceptional summer production—averaging nearly 20 points and 11 rebounds at the FIBA U17 World Cup while shooting over 53% from three-point range. He also earned MVP honors at the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Tournament with FC Barcelona, demonstrating polished passing and ball-handling for his size.

At backup point guard, Cayden Bo

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