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One of this year’s late risers, Cedric Coward could be a ready made two-way contributor on the wing for Atlanta. At 6’5”, 213 pounds to go along with a

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 8

NBA Mock Draft: Washington State Forward Cedric Coward Selected in Lottery

Every draft cycle, there's an under-the-radar wing who blasts up draft boards late in the process. This year, it was Washington State forward Cedric Coward, who went from a second-round projection to a borderline lottery pick on many draft boards.

Atlanta Hawks 2025NBA Draft Profile- How Would Washington State Guard Cedric Coward Fit With The Hawks?

The Atlanta Hawks have an interesting offseason ahead, with reports of them having some questions about how much they want to pay All-Star guard Trae Young this summer based on his max contract extension eligibility.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5

Five potential stars in NBA Draft besides Duke's Cooper Flagg

In the NBA Draft, fans often obsess over which teams have the top few picks every year. But the best players rarely all come from the top of the draft.

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Why Cedric Coward would be a Solid Fit for OKC Thunder in 2025 NBA Draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, and the team has a chance to win its first title after a historic regular season and an impressive postseason run.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 4

Cedric Coward’s Stock Rising Ahead of 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and outside of the top two picks, not much is known about how it will shake out. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are certain to go No.

Yahoo Sports Projects Raptors Selecting Cedric Coward In Latest Mock Draft

The Toronto Raptors find themselves in an interesting position at pick No. 9 in the NBA Draft. Outside of the top-three picks, there is a lot up for interpretation of what player goes where.

What to do at Pick 29: If the Suns are brave enough, they should take a chance on Cedric Coward

Injury may have stolen his final season, but after a strong showing at the combine, he’s more than worth a look. I’ll admit, yesterday’s news about Yaxel Lendeborg pulling out of the draft hit me like a gut punch.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / May 27

Boston Celtics Reportedly Interested In Elite 3-Point Shooter

Cedric Coward is coming off his third season of college basketball (and first for Washington State). He averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 blocks per contest while shooting 55.7% from the field and 40.0% from the three-point range in six games.

College Basketball News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / May 25

Duke Basketball Player Makes NBA Draft Decision

With the conclusion of May approaching, some NBA Draft prospects have critical decisions to make regarding the upcoming season. Some will stay in the player pool, making the jump from the NCAA to the pros.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 25

Duke Basketball Transfer Prize Picks NBA Over Blue Devils

Duke basketball commit Cedric Coward had until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 28 to decide whether to remain an early NBA Draft entrant or return to college for his final year of eligibility.

College Basketball News / Duke Basketball Report / May 25

Cedric Coward Makes It Official, Will Stay In NBA Draft

It’s unfortunate but he’s already been replaced. It’s not a surprise at this point, not by any means, to hear that Cedric Coward has decided stay in the NBA Draft rather than play for Duke next season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 24

Duke transfer Cedric Coward staying in 2025 NBA draft

Cedric Coward, a Washington State standout who had committed to play for Duke, will keep his name in the 2025 NBA draft. A 6-foot-6 guard from Fresno, California, the 21-year-old Coward played just six games last year at Washington State before a partially torn shoulder labrum required season-ending surgery.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Former Duke Commit Sends Clear Message After Personal Announcement

In a decisive move underscoring his rapid ascent from overlooked Division III prospect to legitimate NBA candidate, Cedric Coward took to Instagram on Saturday, posting a series of training images clad in a "Life Sports Agency" outfit at the UCLA Health Training Center in Los Angeles.

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College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 24

Cedric Coward staying in NBA Draft

Washington State forward Cedric Coward is officially keeping his name in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.

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College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / May 22

Explaining the fast rise of Duke commit Cedric Coward’s NBA Draft stock

When Cedric Coward committed to Duke, the public perception was that he locked in a baseline offer to request from NBA teams during the pre-draft process.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Recent Mock Draft Predicts Clippers Will Select Former All-Big Sky Who Has Surprisingly Climbed Draft Boards

The Los Angeles Clippers don't have a lot of draft capital to work with in the near future. They don't own a first rounder in 2026 or 2028. Their pick in this year's draft was a swap with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / May 19

NBA Draft: Will Cedric Coward Go in the Lottery?

Cedric Coward, a wing from Washington State, has shot up draft boards after a impressive measurements and a dominant combine shooting performance. Initially committing to Duke out of the transfer portal, Coward blew scouts away when it came out he was 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Draft Notes: Raynaud, Coward, Combine, Chinyelu, Demary

In the wake of the NBA’s 2025 draft combine, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo have updated their mock draft, taking into account which prospects saw their stock rise – or decline – as a result of their performances in Chicago.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / May 19

Cedric Coward 2025 NBA Draft Profile

Cedric Coward is one of the most interesting prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. He has flown up boards recently after committing to Duke over Alabama. While he has eligibility remaining after an injury-plagued senior season, reports of his intention to stay in the NBA draft are coming in.

Utah Jazz 2025 NBA Draft Profile: Cedric Coward

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery did not go the Utah Jazz’s way on Monday night, but that doesn’t mean the world stops spinning. The Jazz will enter the NBA

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 13

Insider Shares 'Bad News' for Duke Basketball Roster

Just pick a random leaderboard from Tuesday's athletic and skill testing results at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago's Wintrust Arena. Duke basketball transfer commit Cedric Coward is likely right there among the best, if not at the top of the list.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Cedric Coward’s Draft Stock Soars, Leaving Duke in Limbo

Washington State guard Cedric Coward. But what began as a quiet recruitment has become a national storyline. The 6-foot-6 guard, a former Division III player who spent two seasons at Eastern Washington before transferring to Washington State, has emerged as one of the fastest-rising prospects of the spring.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 1

Chance of Duke Basketball Fully Landing Cedric Coward May Be Falling

Recent Duke basketball transfer commit Cedric Coward has until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 28 to withdraw his name as an NBA Draft early entrant and retain his final year of NCAA eligibility.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 29