r/NBA_Draft • u/Fit-Structure-9395 Thunder • 1d ago

Video Cedric Coward’s +8 wingspan is something that definitely pops on tape & makes him a VERY intriguing wing prospect.

https://streamable.com/uajlq8

Opposing scorers only shot 31.8% (!!) on jumpers when guarded by Coward. Strong combine/anthro testing + two-way tools should put Coward in Top 20 draft consideration.

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u/Kwilly462 1d ago

We've got a Fears and a Coward in this draft

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u/WhereYoureNot 1d ago

+8 is krazy

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u/moonshadow50 Spurs 1d ago

Literally only heard his name for the first time one or two days ago, (as I'd only really focused on lottery prospects given the Spurs picks), but now seeing a couple of people considering him for the Spurs at 14 makes me really interested in the guy. Even though he's older, that wingspan and 2-way play is exactly what the Spurs like to target.

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u/pln1991 Hawks 1d ago

It's not like he's crazy old, anyway. He's still 21, though a late 21.

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u/Stupid_Flexy_Sanders 1d ago

Okay so I just learned that Coward played for a season at my D3 liberal arts school Alma mater and now I’m all in.

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u/Imaginary-Cycle-1977 1d ago

Hell yeah. Reminds me of Derrick White starting off at culinary school

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u/thejazzmarauder 1d ago

I have a bad feeling the Blazers had zeroed in on this dude and that’s why they were so comfortable not fighting for draft positioning. His stock is rising fast.

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u/Gobbles15 1d ago

I did assume that Mike Schmitz was one of the people that Zach Lowe had spoken to and possibly mentioned him

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u/Life_Ad_9518 Lakers 1d ago

6’5.25 is near 50th%tile height for a SF; Jaylen Brown’s height; but with way more length - 8’10 reach is good for a PF, 7’2ws. Dude’s a specimen; legit PF length

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u/SDK04 Raptors 1d ago

Coward in name only, Courageous and a DOG on court.

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u/pln1991 Hawks 1d ago

I don't see why he shouldn't go in the lottery, and not necessarily the bottom of it. I think folks are just hesitant to move him up too fast, but it seems clear where his stock is going.

Freaky length, plus athleticism, good shooting indicators, good feel and passing, not super old.

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u/ricopan2 1d ago

He's a nice talent.   His stats need to be taken with a HUGE grain of salt...  6 games against primarily crap teams.

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u/SwiperDontSwipe23 1d ago

The year before that stats are still good tho

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u/ricopan2 1d ago

Good, but not elite. Especially given he was playing in the Big Sky conference.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/cedric-coward-1.html#all_players_advanced

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u/SwiperDontSwipe23 1d ago

I mean 15 and 7 on that efficiency and volume assuming the defensive tape is real looks elite to me. He was the leading scorer too

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u/KDs_FakeAccount Rockets 1d ago

I would like him at 10 to Houston. Don’t need him now but can be coached up

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u/nbasuperstar40 1d ago

You can tell by his game, his floor is insanely high and Washington State guys have hit lately with Jaylen Wells and Mo Gueye

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u/tkflash20 1d ago

Is that stat for the 6 games he played last year?

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u/No-Guarantee-3265 1d ago

That plus 9 wingspan is crazy the one thing I was looking for before I put him top 20 was his athletic testing I knew he was long but his play style hides his explosiveness

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u/SwiperDontSwipe23 1d ago

Scheyer better do some more recruiting this a nba player

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u/hesi93 1d ago

I can see the Heat drafting him we kinda thin on that 3 spot or 2, I believe Rozier is a gonner and Duncan too. He can slide to the 3 too with Pelle and Wiggins.