Cedric Coward is continuing to look like one of the best rookies in the NBA.
The Memphis Grizzlies sure are glad he decided to stay in the NBA Draft rather than follow through on his transfer to Duke.
Memphis traded up to get Coward at the No. 11 pick, and he’s hooping.
On Saturday night, Coward went for 27 points, six rebounds and four assists.
In the process, he made all six of his 3-point attempts.
He’s the first Grizzlies rookie ever to have a game shooting 6-for-6 from 3-point range, according to the official NBA social media channels.
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Coward began his college basketball career at the Division III level, transferred a few times and is now doing this.
Cedric Coward with 27/6/4 in the third game of his NBA career. Showed off such a wide range of skills with 3s, pull-ups, and skilled drives.
Coward was a Division III basketball player just a few years ago before his dramatic rise to become a lottery pick for the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/HTrpTf9FPE
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnor) October 26, 2025
Coward shot 9-for-13 from the field overall.
He also didn’t turn the ball over.
It was a brilliant night for Coward, and one that foreshadows many great things to come.
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