Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils speaks with the media during practice day ahead of the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 18, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina
Yva Lauren Cao is a University of Miami cheerleader who has gained attention as the girlfriend of Duke basketball star Cameron Boozer, the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer.As Cameron and his twin brother, Cayden Boozer, lead Duke during a major March Madness run — with strong support from their parents, Carlos and CeCe Boozer — Cao has become a visible part of the story, supporting Cameron while balancing a major ACC rivalry. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Yva Lauren Cao Is a Miami Cheerleader With Top Honors
Cao—who goes by Lauren—is not just part of the squad, she earned First Team All-Dade honors from the Miami Herald, recognizing her as one of the top cheerleaders in Miami-Dade County. The honor highlights her athletic ability and performance among a competitive field. While Boozer dominates on the court, Cao has built her own reputation in collegiate athletics through cheer.
2. Cameron Boozer Has Been Dating His Girlfriend Since High School
Boozer and Cao’s relationship dates back to their time at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. The couple attended prom together and have remained close ever since. Despite Boozer leaving for Duke and Cao staying in Miami, their relationship has continued. On social media, Boozer has publicly shown support, commented onCao’s Instagram media dump, writing, “When Yva posts its a good day,”
3. Yva Lauren Cao Supports Her Boyfriend Despite ACC Rivalry
Even though Cao cheers for one of Duke’s biggest rivals, she has shown consistent support for Boozer. She has attended Duke games this season and shared posts tied to his performances. Ahead of a March Madness game, she posted a shirt featuring Boozer’s No. 12 jersey. In another post from a Duke visit, she wrote, “Be back soon🖤,” signaling her connection to Durham despite her Miami ties.
Cameron Boozer’s Girlfriend Turned Heads With Custom Game-Day Style
Cao has also made headlines for her game-day fashion. During Duke’s ACC Championship run, she shared images to her Instagram stories featuring custom boots with “Boozer” written on them. The post, captioned “Sista for life👯,” drew attention from fans following the team. Fans speculated if someone took a picture of her boots, or she took and shared a picture of Dede from behind, regardless the custom boots made headlines.
Cameron Boozer Is a Naismith Player of the Year Finalist With Elite Stats
Cameron has put together one of the top freshman seasons in college basketball. He was named a finalist for the 2026Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year award, alongside AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff, and Yaxel Lendeborg.
Boozer is averaging 22.4 points and 10.3 reboundsper game while shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from three-point range. He has helped lead Duketo a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and is widely projected to be a top-three pick in the 2026 NBA draft. As he continues his March Madness run, Boozer remains a central figure in both the title race and the national player of the year conversation.
Boozer and the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils take on No. 5 St. John’s on Friday, March 27, with tip-off at 7:15 ET.