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Cedric Coward

Cedric De'Von Coward is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He had a college basketball career spanning multiple institutions including Willamette Bearcats, Eastern Washington Eagles, and Washington State Cougars. He is also the grandson of former Olympic gold medalist Maxie Parks.


September 11, 2003: Cedric Coward's Birth

On September 11, 2003, Cedric De'Von Coward was born. He would later become an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA.

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April 28, 2025: Commitment to Duke

On April 28, 2025, Cedric Coward committed to Duke after entering the transfer portal while also declaring for the 2025 NBA draft. He kept his name in the draft.

October 25, 2025: Record-Setting Performance

On October 25, 2025, Coward scored 27 points, shooting 6-for-6 from three-point range in a 128-103 win against the Indiana Pacers, making him the first rookie in Grizzlies history to make at least six three-pointers without a miss.

2025: Drafted into the NBA

In 2025, Cedric Coward was drafted 11th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2025 NBA draft, then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies for Yang Hansen and future draft considerations. He subsequently signed with the Grizzlies.