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Cedric Coward Declares for NBA Draft, Leaves Duke Behind

5/25/2025

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Cedric Coward has made the bold choice to stay in the 2025 NBA Draft, stepping away from his commitment to Duke. The Washington State forward, who averaged 17.7 points and 7.0 rebounds before a shoulder injury sidelined him, shone at the NBA Draft Combine, raising his stock as a promising first-round pick with his remarkable skills and athleticism.

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Cedric Coward has made the bold choice to stay in the 2025 NBA Draft, stepping away from his commitment to Duke. The Washington State forward, who averaged 17.7 points and 7.0 rebounds before a shoulder injury sidelined him, shone at the NBA Draft Combine, raising his stock as a promising first-round pick with his remarkable skills and athleticism.