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Duke Basketball Eyes Versatile Guard Cedric Coward in Transfer Portal Move

For the first time this offseason, Duke basketball has taken a step toward adding to its roster rather than defending it. The program, which has yet to lose a player to the transfer portal, may have found its first incoming piece in Cedric Coward.

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College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 29

Top-Tier Transfer Shares Duke Basketball Jersey Look

As Cedric Coward explained during his chat with League Him this week, he was a zero-star when he enrolled at Division III Willamette in 2021. Now, as the lone Duke basketball commit this offseason, the 6-foot-6, 190-pound wing is a four-star transfer boasting a 7-foot wingspan and off-the-charts bounce while ranking No.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 29

Cedric Coward Puts Duke Basketball Roster in Limbo

Most reports of Cedric Coward's commitment to Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff on Monday evening are not worded correctly. After all, the Blue Devils have not actually "landed" the former Washington State and Eastern Washington forward just yet.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

Cedric Coward Commits to Duke

One of the top transfers left in the portal has made his college decision. After originally slimming down to two schools, Washington State wing Cedric Coward has committed to Duke for next season.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / April 28

Elite Transfer Wing Narrows Down List to Duke, Alabama

One of the best transfers in the portal is down to just two schools according to Joe Tipton of On3 – the Duke Blue Devils and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Duke Receives Major Transfer Portal News on Monday

After a Final Four run last season — the first of his young coaching career — Jon Scheyer and Duke are reloading. While most of the attention this spring has been on the departures from Durham, there’s some quiet optimism brewing about who might be arriving.

Cedric Coward News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 26

Top Duke Basketball Transfer Target Trims List Again

Former Washington State and Eastern Washington forward Cedric Coward, one of the premier undecided players in this year's transfer portal, cut his list of suitors to five roughly two weeks ago.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Alabama Receives Major Transfer Portal News

The 2025 spring transfer portal season in college basketball has been chaotic over the past couple weeks, and the Alabama Crimson Tide has been making news with a majority of prospects.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Cedric Coward is Deciding Between 2 Schools

Despite several players committing to other schools from Washington State, their best players remain uncommitted. Cedric Coward is a dynamic forward who did it all last season for the Cougars, albeit in only six games.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 22

One Prospect to Monitor in Duke Basketball Transfer Pursuits

Duke basketball has neither landed nor lost a player via the transfer portal this cycle. But one would think that'll eventually change, as fourth-year head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils seemingly have a few spots left to fill on next season's roster.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 15

Duke Basketball Lands Among Finalists for West Coast Transfer Talent

There have been no reports of contact between the Duke basketball program and former Washington State wing Cedric Coward. Nevertheless, the Blue Devils, who have been relatively quiet on the transfer front this go-round, are now in the intriguing veteran's top five, On3's Joe Tipton reported late Tuesday afternoon.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 15

Former WSU Guard Has 5 Solid Portal Choices, Including UW

Cedric Coward played just six games for the Washington State basketball before he suffered a rotator cuff injury and was lost for the season. However, the 6-foot-6 guard hasn't been forgotten by any means.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

2025 NBA Draft: Cedric Coward Scouting Report

In the projected 2025 NBA Draft class, are three wing prospects that averaged 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists per game while shooting at least 36 percent from 3 in 2024-25: Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, Colorado State fifth-year senior Nique Clifford, and Washington State senior Cedric Coward.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 3

NBA Draft: Washington State's Cedric Coward Flying Under-the-Radar

After transferring to Washington State from Eastern Washington, following his head coach David Riley across the state to Pullman, Cougars wing/forward Cedric Coward got off to a hot start with his new team.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 4

WCC Men's Basketball: Saint Mary’s Flying Under Radar Despite 15 Straight Wins

Saint Mary’s, still undefeated in conference play, continues to exceed expectations without getting the recognition it deserves, having now won 15 straight.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / February 3

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 a very impressive season with the Cougars, his first year in Pullman after transferring from Eastern Washington.

College Basketball News / Seattle Sports / December 16

WSU Cougars lose leading scorer before rivalry game at UW Huskies

The WSU Cougars have been a bit of an early-season darling in men’s basketball, but a wrench has been thrown into the mix. Senior guard Cedric Coward will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, WSU head coach David Riley said Saturday.

College Basketball News / CougCenter / December 9

Weekend Hoops Recap: WSU picks up another big win against Boise State

David Riley’s squad continues to defy the odds and bolster their resume. It’s been a little over a month since Washington State tipped off their 2024 basketball season against Portland State.

College Basketball News / CougCenter / December 3

Undermanned WSU picks up huge win in Nevada, 68-57

A massive win for a battered WSU team. Despite entering the game without their leading scorer, Cedric Coward, and losing Rihards Vavers for the final 32 minutes of the game, the Washington State Cougars emerged victorious in Reno, Nevada, upending the Nevada Wolfpack 68-57.