Boumtje Boumtje rising as 2028 draft frontrunner after U17 gold
Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, a seven-foot, 245-pound big with a 7’3 wingspan, dominated the FIBA U17 World Cup to win MVP, showcasing a lefty shooting stroke (53% 3PT, 88% FT), developing playmaking, and elite size. After pledging to Duke, he’s being hailed as the best non-NBA prospect and a potential No. 1 pick in the 2028 draft, with Duke’s patient development and a shifting draft landscape likely to accelerate his ascent as a versatile modern big.