March Madness provided an all-time classic in the Elite Eight matchup between Duke and UConn.
The Blue Devils were up by two and had possession with ten seconds left in the game when the Huskies’ swarming defense forced a turnover from Duke freshman Cayden Boozer.
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With less than a second to spare, UConn guard Braylon Mullins drilled a long range three pointer to send Dan Hurley’s side to the Final Four.
Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) and guard Cayden Boozer (2) reach for the ball in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Unfortunately for Cayden, the heartbreaking defeat may turn out to be the last time he and his twin brother Cameron will be able to share the court together as teammates.
Cameron is expected to be one of the top picks in this year’s NBA Draft.
A painful way for Duke’s March Madness run to end
For Cayden, he couldn’t hide his disappointment as he thought about the prospect that this may have been he and Cameron’s final college game playing alongside one another.
Cayden Boozer says he feels like he let his brother down. May be the last time they get to play together. pic.twitter.com/CCMSOm5Zvw
— Brian Murphy (@murphsturph) March 30, 2026
“It’s been a special year, you know,” Cayden said when he spoke to reporters in the locker room after the game.
“Obviously, being able to do what we did this year was just really special and … this was the last time we (he and Cameron) were able to choose this so I was never going to pass that up.
“And I just feel like I let him (Cameron) down.”
This was definitely not the way the Blue Devils were hoping to end their year. However, the Boozer brothers have certainly played a pivotal role in the success that Duke have had this season, which included winning the ACC Tournament.
