Cedric De'Von Coward (born September 11, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played college basketball for the Washington State Cougars, Eastern Washington Eagles, and Willamette Bearcats.
Early life and education.
Coward grew up in Fresno, California and attended Central High School.
College career.
Coward began his college career at Division III Willamette University. In his only season with the Bearcats, averaged 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game and was named the Northwest Conference Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Northwest.
After his freshman season, Coward transferred to Eastern Washington University. In his first season with the Eastern Washington Eagles, he averaged 7.3 points per game with 5.6 rebounds per game Coward was named first-team All-Big Sky Conference as a junior after averaging 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Coward committed to transfer to Washington State. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury six games into his first season with the team. At the time of his injury, Coward was the Cougars' leading scorer at 17.7 points per game and was averaging seven rebounds per game.
Following his senior season, Coward entered the transfer portal along with declaring for the NBA Draft. On April 28, 2025, he committed to Duke, but kept his name in the draft. After the NBA Combine, Coward announced on May 24 that he would forgo playing at Duke and remain in the draft pool. He was drafted 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers and subsequently traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.