Cedric Coward

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Cedric Coward
No. 23–Memphis Grizzlies
Position Shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2003-09-11) September 11, 2003 (age 21)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Central
(Fresno, California)
College
NBA draft 2025: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Drafted by Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–present Memphis Grizzlies
Career highlights
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Cedric De'Von Coward (born September 11, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Willamette Bearcats, Eastern Washington Eagles, and Washington State Cougars.

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Early life and high school career

Coward grew up in Fresno, California and attended Central High School. [1]

College career

Coward began his college career at Division III Willamette University. In his only season with the Bearcats, averaged 19.5 points and 12.0 rebounds per game and was named the Northwest Conference Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Northwest. [2]

After his freshman season, Coward transferred to Eastern Washington University. In his first season with the Eastern Washington Eagles, he averaged 7.3 points per game with 5.6 rebounds per game [3] Coward was named first-team All-Big Sky Conference as a junior after averaging 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. [4] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. [5]

Coward committed to transfer to Washington State. [6] He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury six games into his first season with the team. [7] At the time of his injury, Coward was the Cougars' leading scorer at 17.7 points per game and was averaging seven rebounds per game. [8]

Following his senior season, Coward entered the transfer portal along with declaring for the 2025 NBA draft. [9] On April 28, 2025, he committed to Duke, but kept his name in the draft. [10] After the NBA Combine, Coward announced on May 24 that he would forgo playing at Duke and remain in the draft pool. [11]

Professional career

Coward was drafted 11th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2025 NBA draft and subsequently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for Yang Hansen and future draft considerations. He signed with the Grizzlies on July 8. [12]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NCAA Division I

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Eastern Washington 34221.6.683.394.7425.61.8.8.67.3
2023–24 Eastern Washington 323230.5.565.383.8956.71.71.0.915.4
2024–25 Washington State 6633.0.557.400.8397.03.7.81.717.7
Career724026.5.595.388.8326.21.9.9.811.8

College

NCAA Division III

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22Willamette241930.4.608.453.74612.03.81.52.819.5

References

  1. ↑ Galaviz, Anthony (November 14, 2023). "Who were the top high school basketball players in the Fresno area? Here is our list". The Fresno Bee . Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Eastern Washington's Cedric Coward carving out important role after transferring from Willamette". The Spokesman-Review . December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ Womack, Keenan (August 2, 2024). "New Washington State Wing Cedric Coward Has NBA Potential". SI.com . Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Vinnick, Jamey (May 27, 2024). "Touted Cedric Coward withdraws from NBA Draft. Is WSU next stop?". 247Sports . Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Walter, Ralph (April 10, 2024). "Eastern Washington standout Cedric Coward enters transfer portal, to test NBA draft". The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ Woods, Greg (May 31, 2024). "Cedric Coward commits to WSU, becoming fourth former EWU player to join coach David Riley". The Spokesman-Review . Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ Berger, Sydney (December 14, 2024). "After successful surgery, WSU's star guard Cedric Coward out for the season along with others". KXLY.com . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Woods, Greg (December 14, 2024). "WSU tops Missouri State, but star Cedric Coward ruled out for season". The Seattle Times . Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Cedric Coward enters portal with "DNC" tag; LeJuan Watts quiet ... a return to Pullman possible?". 247Sports . Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  10. ↑ Baxley, Rodd. "Duke basketball gets commitment from Cedric Coward, who could be starter for Blue Devils". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ Peters, Andrew. "Cedric Coward to Remain in 2025 NBA Draft After Committing to Duke in Transfer Portal". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Grizzlies sign Cedric Coward to Multi-Year Contract". nba.com. July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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