Cam Boozer has spent the entire collegiate season looking like an indestructible force of nature. The highly touted prospect has routinely dominated older, more experienced frontcourts with his polished post-moves and elite rebounding. However, during the intense pressure of the Sweet 16, Boozer finally displayed a rare blemish on his otherwise flawless resume.
Learning from Adversity
Facing a relentless, swarming double-team in the low block, Boozer struggled with his decision-making, forcing difficult shots and committing uncharacteristic turnovers. While the performance drew immediate criticism from draft analysts, it is a necessary hurdle in his development. How he digests the game film, adapts his passing out of the double-team, and responds in his next high-leverage situation will tell NBA scouts everything they need to know about his maturity.
