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2003 | 6-6 | 7-2 WS | 213 LBS
Best rank: 16 / Worst rank: NR
Agent: Life Sports Agency
2024–25 stats: 17.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 3.7 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.7 bpg, 55.7% FG, 40.0% 3P, 84.0% FT in 6 games
Los Angeles Clippers could look to add size, either a wing or a frontcourt player. They would like a center that can provide rim protection, and be a defensive specialist behind Ivica Zubac.
An NBA scout told HoopsHype: “He was basically a lock to go back to college until about a month ago. He only played six games last year, so he didn’t have much experience. But when he was on the court at Eastern Washington, he really stood out—he has a great build and is an excellent shooter. In fact, at Washington State, especially early in the season, they looked like a potentially dangerous team thanks to Cedric Coward’s strong play. He was impressive enough to be named a playmaker this year, even with such a small sample size.
Unfortunately, he got hurt, and the team’s season really struggled after that. With only those six games played, his upside isn’t as high as some other prospects. But if you want a guy who can come in right away and contribute, Cedric Coward will be that player. If you’re picking late in the first round, at the 20s he can help your team. I think he’s climbing into the top 20 picks at this point. I’ve heard he has a three-million-dollar offer from Duke, so if he’s forgoing that, it likely means he believes he has a strong chance of going in the Top 20 or at least the Top 22, which suggests he could be making the same or more in the NBA. Initially, I thought he would return to college, but he’s climbing up the draft boards, so it looks like he might not.”
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