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Cameron Boozer Named 2022-23 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Five-Time NBA All-Star Kevin Love Surprised Boozer with Honor MIAMI, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high
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[{"type":"text","content":"Five-Time NBA All-Star Kevin Love Surprised Boozer with Honor\nMIAMI, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Cameron Boozer of Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Fla. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Boozer won the prestigious award for his accomplishments on and off the court, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Boys Basketball Players of the Year who have combined for more than five NBA MVPs awards, 76 All-Star appearances, 14 NBA championships, 27 NBA first round draft picks and three became Hall of Famers. \nFive-time NBA All-Star and former Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year Kevin Love surprised Boozer with the news, while his family, coaches and teammates showed up with the trophy at school. Check out a video of the announcement here.\nThe Gatorade Player of the Year award recognizes athletes not just for their excellence on the playing surface, but for their commitment in the classroom and impact in their community. Boozer was selected from more than half a million other student-athletes who play boys basketball nationwide, topping the list of state winners in boys basketball who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 20 with signed National Letters of Intent to play boys basketball at Division I colleges/universities and 27 with a GPA of 3.5 and above. \n\"Cameron Boozer plays with a maturity level that is simply amazing for a sophomore,\" said Paul Biancardi, National Recruiting Director for ESPN. \"His game is advanced in every category and he is highly productive at both ends of the floor. Offensively, he excels because he blends the size of a power forward with the efficient skills of a triple-threat player. Inside the paint, he understands how to play with balance, footwork and post moves. What's more, rebounding is one of his greatest strengths. He is both a star and a team player, which separates him from many in today's game. Boozer is a winner on and off the court. As a total package, he epitomizes the Gatorade National Player of the Year.\"\nThe 6-foot-9, 215-pound sophomore forward led the Explorers to a 26-4 record and the Class 7A state championship this past season. Boozer averaged 21.1 points, 11.2 rebounds...