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Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Cooking Everybody

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When Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje announced for Duke recently, it developed very quickly, but obviously, it was great news for Duke. Still just 16, Boumtje Boumtje is a bit of an unknown quality, but performances like this are helping to bring his game into focus. It’s not just that he can take the ball to the […]

ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 21: Joaquim Boumtje, #44 of U18 FC Barcelona and Luka Zivojinovic, #15 of U18 Crvena Zvezda Belgrade in action during ANGE Finals Round 1 U18 FC Barcelona vs U18 Crvena Zvezda Belgrade at Sunel Arena on May 21, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by David Grau/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images) W hen Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje announced for Duke recently, it developed very quickly, but obviously, it was great news for Duke. Still just 16, Boumtje Boumtje is a bit of an unknown quality, but performances like this are helping to bring his game into focus.

It’s not just that he can take the ball to the basket, or that he has a nice three point shot that often barely disturbs the net. It’s also the confident ball handling and passing. Comparing players is generally a bad idea, but if you see a bit of Paolo Banchero in his game, well, we do too.

It’s too early to talk about starting lineups and rotations, but ask yourself this: what would you do if Duke came at you with a front line of Patrick Ngongba, Cameron Wiliams, and Boumtje Boumtje? That could be absolutely devastating. Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje is going OFF!

Just dropped 20 points in 13 minutes in the first half including 5 threes Sheesh 🔥 pic. twitter. com/UoeeMHyMmm — Zion O.