Cedric Coward is Deciding Between 2 Schools

Cedric Coward is Deciding Between 2 Schools

Alabama

Alabama is the perfect school to show off scoring prestige. The Crimson Tide consistently ranks in the top 10 in offensive efficiency under Nate Oats. They led the country in scoring this past season and ranked in the top 10 in three-point attempts. Everything is about easy buckets and threes for Alabama. Coward fits perfectly within that system. He has shot 38.8% from three and 72% from two in his career. While the damage he can supply from three will be a huge addition to the Crimson Tide, his ability to finish at the rim will elevate this offense.

Coward’s transfer decision may come down to everything that Alabama’s offense can supply. He will show off his shooting, a necessary attribute for the next level. Coward will be able to run down the floor and show off his athleticism. His finishing at the rim will be tested in the elite SEC. Moving to Alabama would give him every opportunity to prove his NBA talent.

Duke

Duke has a similarly powerful offense. They ranked first in offensive efficiency and finished 22nd in threes per game. Despite contrasting styles, Duke has the same philosophy as Alabama in terms of the type of shots they take. The main difference is Duke’s defensive intensity. If Coward, who averages about one steal and block per game, wants to show off his defensive acumen, then Duke is the obvious choice. Duke’s elite defensive pressure made opponents like Alabama feel helpless on the offensive end.

Duke also has an incredible track record of NBA draft picks. Cooper Flagg will likely go number one overall after declaring for the NBA draft. Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach will likely go in the lottery as well. Add that to being a legitimate threat to win a national championship, Duke has it all. If Cedric Coward favors team prestige in his transfer decision, Duke easily wins the battle. They won’t be hurting for money either.

Predicting Cedric Coward’s Transfer Decision

At the end of the day, Duke has everything that a player might want. Alabama can run down the floor and create flashy numbers on offense. However, Duke has elite coaching on both sides of the court, an incredible supporting cast, immense NIL support, and a history of developing talent for the NBA. While the ACC is down, they should take a step forward next season. Duke showed they could compete with the best conferences regardless of how poorly the ACC played, so even that argument isn’t a strong one.

Cedric Coward’s transfer decision will come down to many factors, some of which haven’t even been mentioned here. However, logically, Duke fits what Coward appears to be seeking. They have the tools to send him to the NBA and potentially win a national championship. For that reason, I predict that Coward will choose Duke in the next few weeks.