Cameron Boozer Still Hasn't Decided and the Clock Just Hit Midnight

It's decision day in college basketball, and one of the biggest names in the draft class is still sitting on the fence. Duke star Cameron Boozer, projected as a top-3 pick, has yet to announce whether he's heading to the NBA or staying in school as the April 24 deadline arrived. That's right: the moment is here, and he's still thinking about it.

This is the reality for a handful of top prospects right now. While dozens of elite college players have already committed to the 2026 NBA Draft, a few notable holdouts remain undecided, and Boozer is the biggest name still on the board. Arizona's Brayden Burries (projected 9th overall), Arizona's Motiejus Krivas, and USC's Alijah Arenas are also still mulling their futures as the 11:59 p.m. ET Friday deadline approaches.

The Testing the Waters Window Keeps Doors Open

Here's what makes this interesting: entering the draft doesn't permanently close the door on college eligibility. Players who declare can "test the waters" and still have until May 27 to withdraw and return to their college program. That extra month of flexibility is huge. So a player like Boozer could technically announce his intentions today and still have time to reconsider if the feedback from NBA scouts isn't what he hoped.

Several top prospects have already decided this route, filing for the draft while also entering the transfer portal or keeping their college options alive. They get to see what NBA teams think of them and where they might land before making a final call.

The Draft Is Coming Soon

Once decisions are locked in, the timeline gets tight. If someone declares and wants to stay in college, they have to officially withdraw by May 27. If they're all-in on going pro, the absolute last moment to change their mind is June 13 at 5 p.m. ET. After that, there's no turning back.

The 2026 NBA Draft itself kicks off June 23 at 8 p.m. ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first round, with the second round following June 24. For Boozer and the other holdouts, the next few hours will define the next chapter of their careers. The decision clock is ticking.

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