Cedric Coward

Professional basketball player

American Fresno, California, USA Scorpio 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/11/2003
Age22 years
BirthplaceFresno, California, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Cedric Coward

22/10/2026

Coward was listed as doubtful with a sprained left wrist after playing 28 minutes in the season-opening win over the Utah Jazz. He missed the Memphis game against the Golden State Warriors on 23/10/2026 before being cleared to return for the Sacramento Kings game on 25/10/2026.

20/10/2026

The Memphis Grizzlies exercised the third-year team option on Cedric Coward's rookie contract, keeping him under contract for the 2027-28 season. The move followed a rookie campaign in which he started 47 of 62 regular-season games and averaged 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryCedric De'Von Coward is an American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard and small forward for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight206 lb (93 kg)
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Jersey Number23

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolCentral High School, Fresno, California (class of 2021)
Universities
  • Willamette University
  • Eastern Washington University
  • Washington State University
MajorInterdisciplinary Studies (Eastern Washington University)

Personal Life

NicknameCed

Family

Parents
  • Shanel Moore
  • Ray Moore

Career

College Career
  • School: Willamette University (Division III) Years: 2021-2022 Highlights: Northwest Conference Freshman of the Year; first-team All-Northwest Conference
  • School: Eastern Washington University Years: 2022-2024 Highlights: NABC All-District First Team and All-Big Sky First Team in 2023-24
  • School: Washington State University Years: 2024-2025 Highlights: Shoulder injury limited him to six games in 2024-25
NBA
Draft2025 NBA Draft, 1st round, 11th overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers
TradeDraft rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on June 25, 2025
ContractSigned with the Memphis Grizzlies in July 2025; two-year deal
TeamMemphis Grizzlies (2025-present)
HonoursNBA All-Rookie First Team (2026)
Team OptionGrizzlies exercised third-year team option on 20/10/2026, keeping him under contract for 2027-28
Rookie Season Averages (2025-26)13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 25.8 minutes per game over 62 regular-season appearances (47 starts)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Played his only Willamette season as a redshirt freshman, averaging 19.5 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.
2. Committed to Duke in April 2025 but stayed in the NBA draft and did not play there.
3. Averaged nearly one block per game over his college career, according to NBADraft.net.

Also born on 9 November

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