Cedric Coward gained significant recognition from professional and college basketball observers through his outstanding Eastern Washington campaign. An even bigger story focuses on what happens if Coward chooses to continue his college career at Duke University.

Coward has attracted attention from a number of high-major programs, including Alabama, Florida, Kansas, and Washington. According to On3’s Transfer Portal Rankings, he is rated as a four-star prospect, ranking 17th overall and seventh among shooting guards in the 2025 cycle.

Duke's length was a big reason it advanced to the Final Four, and now the Blue Devils have added more to the back court