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CEDRIC COWARD
17.7 PPG •
7.0 RPG •
3.7 APG
17.7 PPG
7.0 RPG
3.7 APG
Washington State's Cedric Coward opts for NBA draft over Duke transfer
Washington State guard Cedric Coward, who intended on transferring to Duke, will instead keep his name in the 2025 NBA draftMAY 24
Cedric Coward no longer committed to Duke, keeping his name in NBA Draft The commitment of Cedric Coward was fun while it lasted for Duke fans
MAY 24 • 247SPORTS.COM
Keeping name in draft Coward will remain in the 2025 NBA Draft, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.
Impact The guard transferred to Duke this offseason, but he'll forgo his opportunity to return to college and keep his name in the NBA Draft. Last season at Washington State, Coward averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists while posting excellent 56/40/84 shooting splits. At 6-foot-6, he has great size as well, which coupled with his shooting ability, should make him attractive to NBA franchises.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Cedric Coward's stock is rising fast, maybe too fast to play at Duke The Washington State guard's early performances at the NBA Draft Combine have bumped his stock enough to make next season in Durham look som...
MAY 14 • 247SPORTS.COM
"We've got a team full of killers" says Duke's Cedric Coward The Duke roster got a big addition on Monday when former Washington State shooting guard Cedric Coward elected to commit to the Blue Devils
APRIL 30 • 247SPORTS.COM
Top Alabama transfer portal target announces commitment decision One of Alabama's top transfer portal targets, former Washington State guard Cedric Coward has made an official commitment decision.
APRIL 29 • USATODAY.COM
Duke basketball gets commitment from Cedric Coward, who could be starter for Blue Devils Washington State transfer Cedric Coward will stick with the NBA Draft process for now, but he could be a top player for Duke basketball next...
APRIL 28 • FAYOBSERVER.COM
Commits to Duke Coward (shoulder) has announced his commitment to Duke ahead of the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Coward, who continues to explore opportunities at the NBA level, has chosen the Blue Devils as his desired destination should he return to college. The 6-foot-6 senior, who started his collegiate career with Eastern Washington, averaged 17.7 points, seven rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.7 blocks across six games with Washington State this past fall. Coward missed the majority of last season with a shoulder injury, but the Blue Devils have decided to take a chance on his high-end upside potential.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Top Duke portal target Cedric Coward cuts list to two schools Duke Basketball has its sights set on Washington State transfer Cedric Coward, and they're firmly in the top two
APRIL 22 • 247SPORTS.COM
Transfer Portal Target Profile: SF Cedric Coward The former Washington State wing has made a career of stepping up and excelling at each competition level of his basketball journey and will...
APRIL 21 • 247SPORTS.COM
Alabama Makes Top 5 For Elite Transfer Alabama makes Washington State transfer Cedric Coward’s top five schools.
APRIL 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leaving Washington State Coward has announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal, On3.com reports.
Impact Coward will depart from Pullman after spending one season with the Cougars. The 6-foot-6 senior, who missed the majority of the season with a shoulder injury, averaged 17.7 points, seven rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.7 blocks across six starts after transferring in from Eastern Washington. Coward will look for a fresh start with a new program next season.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Despite Season-Ending Injury, Cedric Coward Still Worth an NBA Draft Pick Before being sidelined for the season after just six games with a shoulder surgery, Washington State combo forward Cedric Coward was having...
FEBRUARY 3 • SI.COM
Shut down for 2024-2025 Coward (shoulder) won't be available for Washington State for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.
Impact The star guard is officially out for the season after undergoing successful shoulder surgery. Coward averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in the six games he played in. He'll now look towards the 2025-2026 season, which he should be eligible for with a medical redshirt.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out indefinitely Coward (shoulder) will be sidelined indefinitely, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.
Impact Coward is not set to miss extended time after having already sat out the team's previous four games with a shoulder injury. In his absence, Isaiah Watts will continue to serve as the team's starting shooting guard.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out once again Coward (shoulder) won't play against Boise State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Coward also missed the Cougars' last game against Nevada, and the previous two before that. The guard is in the midst of a big season, especially as a scorer and rebounder, as he averages 17.7 points and 7.0 boards. Isaiah Watts figures to start once again for Wazzu.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Nevada Coward (shoulder) won't play against Nevada on Monday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Coward is having a big season for Washington State, averaging 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He'll miss his third straight game, however, paving the way for Isaiah Watts to notch his third straight start. Coward's next chance to play will come on Dec. 7 against Boise State.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Injury causes DNP Coward (shoulder) did not play during Wazzu's 84-73 win Tuesday against Fresno State at Palm Desert.
Impact According to Derek Deis of 4 News Now, Coward was out Tuesday because of a shoulder injury. Without him available then, Wazzu's team included Isaiah Watts for its starting lineup against Fresno State.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cedric Coward scores 30 to lead Washington State to 83-69 victory over Northern Colorado
Cedric Coward scored 30 points to match his career high and Washington State beat Northern Colorado 83-69NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Cedric Coward, Isaiah Watts guide Washington State over Portland State 100-92 in David Riley's debut
Cedric Coward scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Isaiah Watts came off the bench to score 20, and Washington State beat Portland State 100-92, earning David Riley a victory...NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Cedric Coward commits to WSU, becoming fourth former EWU player to join coach David Riley May 30-PULLMAN - Cedric Coward became the fourth Eastern Washington basketball player to follow coac...
MAY 31, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Lands with Washington State Coward is transferring to Washington State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Just two days after withdrawing from the draft and sticking in the portal, Coward has found his squad for the upcoming year. The 6-foot-6 forward will join the Cougars with his former head coach David Riley, who he played for with Eastern Washington in the past two seasons.
MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plans to withdraw from draft Coward plans to withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Coward withdrawing from the 2024 NBA Draft indicates he will re-enroll at a college. Now, the question is which college after he also entered the NCAA's transfer portal back in April.
MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Drops 30 in road win Coward closed Saturday's 85-76 victory over Northern Colorado with 30 points (13-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes.
Impact Coward has now reached double-digit scoring in nine straight, averaging 16.4 points and 7.7 rebounds over that stretch. His career scoring day helped the Eagles snap a two-game skid, and Eastern Washington now holds a two-game lead for the top spot in the Big Sky conference with only three games remaining on the regular season schedule.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
