Cedric Coward

22-Year-Old GuardG
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Coward is still recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered in college, which cost him his first Summer League. However, he's expected to be healthy by training camp. The Grizzlies traded up to select Coward at No. 11 in the 2025 NBA Draft, showing how much the organization likes him. However, his path to playing time as a rookie is blocked. Memphis got rid of Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia this offseason and brought in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome. Vince Williams, Jaylen Wells, GG Jackson, Santi Aldama and John Konchar are also still around and will need minutes on the wings. At 22 years old, Coward is old for a prospect and may have to contribute immediately to fit the NBA development curve. The team still revolves around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, so even if Coward beats out the returning group of forwards, he'll be hard-pressed to handle enough usage to be relevant in standard leagues. However, if he carves out 20-plus minutes a night, his all-around skill set makes Coward an intriguing fantasy option. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year, $11.72 million contract with the Grizzlies in July of 2025. Contract includes $6.29 million team option for 2027-28.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Cedric Coward is a native of Fresno, California who started his collegiate career in Division III at Willamette University in 2021-22. As a redshirt freshman, he won the Northwest Conference Freshman of the Year and was named to their All-First Team after averaging 19.5 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.5 spg and 2.8 bpg. Coward then transferred to Eastern Washington where he spent the next two years and was awarded with NABC All-District (6) First Team and All-Big Sky First Team honors in 2023-24 as a sophomore. This past year, he transferred to Washington State for his redshirt junior season, but a shoulder injury cost him all but six games. The 6-foot-6, 206 lb wing led the Cougars in points (17.7), rebounds (7.0), blocks (1.7), made 3s (2.0) and PER (24.8) on shooting splits of 55.7 / 40.0 / 83.9. Coward's gameplay stands out for a number of reasons, chief among them being his reliable 3-point shooting stroke (career 38.8 3P%), motor and rebounding. His catch and shoot numbers are impressive (60.0 eFG%), but he also looks comfortable off the dribble, whether it's in the midrange or post area. He has the size and strength to guard up or down, moves his feet well, and displays solid instincts and timing when contesting shots or on closeouts. After showing signs of growth throughout his four years in college, the 21-year-old can do a little bit of everything at a premium position at the next level. Even in the small sample size from 2024-25, Coward looks and plays like a prototypical 3-and-D wing in the modern NBA. He has the size, athleticism, length and a proven ability to knock down shots from behind the arc, something that has become pivotal in today's game. Any team could use his jolt of shooting and the willingness to do whatever it takes to help his squad win. Coward's versatile game resembles something of a connector role, similar to guys like Derrick White, Aaron Wiggins, Max Strus and Aaron Nesmith.

Not listed on injury report
GMemphis Grizzlies
March 6, 2026
Coward (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
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The rookie first-rounder missed Wednesday's loss to Portland -- the second leg of a back-to-back -- due to right knee injury management. However, he's set to return Saturday. His return to the lineup will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Jahmai Mashack, Javon Small and Rayan Rupert. Coward has appeared in just one outing since the All-Star break, posting 15 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's loss to Minnesota.
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How does Cedric Coward compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
    An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
  • Steal %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Block %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Turnover %
    An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
  • Usage %
    An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
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True Shooting %
58.2%
 
Effective Field Goal %
54.1%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
42.1%
 
Free Throw Rate
24.9%
 
Offensive Rebound %
5.4%
 
Defensive Rebound %
19.8%
 
Total Rebound %
12.6%
 
Assist %
16.1%
 
Steal %
0.9%
 
Block %
1.4%
 
Turnover %
10.8%
 
Usage %
20.9%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
26.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.0
 
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Won't play Wednesday
GMemphis Grizzlies
Knee
March 4, 2026
Coward (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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Doubtful for Wednesday
GMemphis Grizzlies
Knee
March 4, 2026
Coward (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland.
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Fares well off bench
GMemphis Grizzlies
Knee
March 4, 2026
Coward (knee) finished with 15 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves.
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Not starting in return
GMemphis Grizzlies
March 3, 2026
Coward (knee) won't start against Minnesota on Tuesday.
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Cleared to play Tuesday
GMemphis Grizzlies
March 3, 2026
Coward (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Named to Rising Stars event
GMemphis Grizzlies
January 26, 2026
Coward was one of three Grizzlies players to be named to the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars showcase during All-Star Weekend, per NBA.com.
ANALYSIS
Coward was one of 10 rookies to be named to the Rising Stars event and is joined by Grizzlies teammates and NBA sophomores Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer. Coward was given the opportunity to start in mid-November due to the absence of Ja Morant, and the former has remained in Memphis' starting lineup ever since. As a starter this season, Coward has averaged 13.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 threes over 26.6 minutes per game.
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