Cedric Coward
American basketball player (born 2002)
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 played college basketball for the Willamette Bearcats, Eastern Washington Eagles and Washington State Cougars.
Early life and high school career
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 19.5 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.
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