Cedric Coward

Cedric Coward

22-Year-Old GuardG
Memphis Grizzlies
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.

Busy from downtown in loss
GMemphis Grizzlies
January 15, 2026
Coward had 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Magic in Berlin.
ANALYSIS
The rookie guard is seeing big volume from beyond the arc, attempting more than six threes in back-to-back games for the first time since late November. Coward has drained multiple treys in seven of his last 10 games, averaging 15.6 points, 7.6 boards, 3.1 assists and 2.0 threes in 25.7 minutes over that stretch.
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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 %
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True Shooting %
59.0%
 
Effective Field Goal %
54.6%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
42.7%
 
Free Throw Rate
26.6%
 
Offensive Rebound %
6.0%
 
Defensive Rebound %
19.7%
 
Total Rebound %
12.9%
 
Assist %
16.2%
 
Steal %
0.8%
 
Block %
1.2%
 
Turnover %
10.2%
 
Usage %
21.0%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
27.0
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.0
 
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Comes up big in Sunday's win
GMemphis Grizzlies
January 11, 2026
Coward racked up 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 103-98 win over the Nets.
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Solid line in return
GMemphis Grizzlies
January 9, 2026
Coward (ankle) supplied 13 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 117-116 loss to the Thunder.
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Cleared to play vs. OKC
GMemphis Grizzlies
January 9, 2026
Coward (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
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Could return Friday
GMemphis Grizzlies
Ankle
January 8, 2026
Coward (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
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Another absence coming
GMemphis Grizzlies
Ankle
January 7, 2026
Coward (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Suns.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Put on restrictions
GMemphis Grizzlies
November 18, 2025
Coward is on minutes restrictions due to ongoing foot soreness, Michael Wallace of Grind City Media reported Monday.
ANALYSIS
"It's a challenging situation, because both guys have done a great job for us, we like to play them a lot and both are starting for us," Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo said of Coward and Zach Edey. "But at the same time, we have to be smart because their future is also very important for us. So, we're making sure we make good decisions right here, especially with those two guys." Coward has been sensational for the Grizzlies, posting averages of 14.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 26.7 minutes per contest.
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