Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) dunks the ball against the Eastern Washington Eagles in the second half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Washington State Cougars won 96-81. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images James Snook-Imagn Images

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Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 27, 2025 8:46 PM ET

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.

Via ESPN's Jonathan Givony (on May 15): "Footage of Duke-commit Cedric Coward at the NBA draft combine. 6'6 1/2 wing shot the ball well in drills (made 72% of his aggregate jumpers) and measured a 7'2 wingspan. Sounding increasingly unlikely he'll step foot on campus in Durham."

Footage of Duke-commit Cedric Coward at the NBA draft combine. 6'6 1/2 wing shot the ball well in drills (made 72% of his aggregate jumpers) and measured a 7'2 wingspan. Sounding increasingly unlikely he'll step foot on campus in Durham. pic.twitter.com/rSkaylz5vE
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 15, 2025

According to HoopsHype , the Boston Celtics worked out Coward.

Via Ryan Hammer: "From D3 to 1st Round Pick, Cedric Coward's path to the NBA is incredible

21/22: Willamette (D3) - 19.5/12.0/3.8
22/23: Eastern Wash - 7.3 ppg
23/24: Eastern Wash - 15.4/6.7
24/25: Wazzu - 17.7/7.0/3.7

4/8/25 commits to Duke
5/24/25 staying in draft

+ still 21 years young"