Cedric Coward
Updated: 12/10/2025, 4:42:41 PM Wikipedia source
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.
Infobox
Position
Shooting guard
League
NBA
Born
(2003-09-11) September 11, 2003 (age 22)Fresno, California, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight
206 lb (93 kg)
High school
Central(Fresno, California)
College
Willamette (2021–2022) Eastern Washington (2022–2024) Washington State (2024–2025)
NBA draft
2025: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Drafted by
Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career
2025–present
2025-present
Memphis Grizzlies
Tables
· Career statistics › College › NCAA Division I
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Eastern Washington
GP
34
GS
2
MPG
21.6
FG%
683
3P%
394
FT%
742
RPG
5.6
APG
1.8
SPG
8
BPG
6
PPG
7.3
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Eastern Washington
GP
32
GS
32
MPG
30.5
FG%
565
3P%
383
FT%
895
RPG
6.7
APG
1.7
SPG
1.0
BPG
9
PPG
15.4
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
Washington State
GP
6
GS
6
MPG
33.0
FG%
557
3P%
400
FT%
839
RPG
7.0
APG
3.7
SPG
8
BPG
1.7
PPG
17.7
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
72
GP
40
GS
26.5
MPG
595
FG%
388
3P%
832
FT%
6.2
RPG
1.9
APG
9
SPG
8
BPG
11.8
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2022–23 | Eastern Washington | 34 | 2 | 21.6 | 683 | 394 | 742 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 8 | 6 | 7.3 |
| 2023–24 | Eastern Washington | 32 | 32 | 30.5 | 565 | 383 | 895 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 9 | 15.4 |
| 2024–25 | Washington State | 6 | 6 | 33.0 | 557 | 400 | 839 | 7.0 | 3.7 | 8 | 1.7 | 17.7 |
| Career | 72 | 40 | 26.5 | 595 | 388 | 832 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 9 | 8 | 11.8 | |
· Career statistics › College › NCAA Division III
2021–22
2021–22
Year
2021–22
Team
Willamette
GP
24
GS
19
MPG
30.4
FG%
608
3P%
453
FT%
746
RPG
12.0
APG
3.8
SPG
1.5
BPG
2.8
PPG
19.5
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2021–22 | Willamette | 24 | 19 | 30.4 | 608 | 453 | 746 | 12.0 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 19.5 |
References
- The Fresno Beehttps://www.fresnobee.com/sports/high-school/prep-basketball/article281823568.html
- The Spokesman-Reviewhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/dec/19/eastern-washingtons-cedric-coward-carving-out-impo/
- SI.comhttps://www.si.com/college/washington-state/men-s-basketball/posts/new-washington-state-wing-cedric-coward-has-nba-potential
- 247Sportshttps://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/touted-cedric-coward-withdraws-from-nba-draft-is-wsu-next-stop-232239790/
- The Spokesman-Reviewhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/apr/10/eastern-washington-standout-cedric-coward-enters-t/
- The Spokesman-Reviewhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/30/cedric-coward-commits-to-washington-state-becoming/
- KXLY.comhttps://www.kxly.com/sports/after-successful-surgery-wsus-star-guard-cedric-coward-out-for-the-season-along-with-others/article_a85bfa36-ba7e-11ef-bae6-a3f1d338843f.html
- The Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougars/wsu-tops-missouri-state-but-star-cedric-coward-ruled-out-for-season/
- 247Sportshttps://247sports.com/article/cedric-coward-enters-transfer-portal-do-not-contact-tag-fifth-washington-state-player-in-portal-lejuan-watts-return-pullman-david-riley-248537170/
- The Fayetteville Observerhttps://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/acc/2025/04/28/cedric-coward-duke-basketball-transfer-portal-nba-draft/83333677007/
- bleacherreport.comhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/25198983-cedric-coward-remain-2025-nba-draft-after-committing-duke-transfer-portal
- nba.comhttps://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-sign-cedric-coward-to-multi-year-contract
- Inquirerhttps://sports.inquirer.net/645870/rookie-cedric-coward-hits-all-6-3s-scores-27-in-grizzlies-win