Cedric Coward Makes NBA All-Rookie First Team

Cedric Coward makes NBA All-Rookie First Team

Three Cougs have made NBA All-Rookie First Team in the last 15 years, Klay Thompson, Jaylen Wells and now Cedric Coward. Washington State men’s basketball may not have a plethora of talent like Duke and Kentucky but history shows that when they have hidden gems they blossom once they make the NBA. Coward had an impressive rookie season despite all the injuries that plagued the back half of the season. Coward averaged 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds an…

Cedric Coward Named NBA All-Rookie First Team

Former Washington State men's basketball forward Cedric Coward was named to the National Basketball Association's 2025-26 All-Rookie First-Team, becoming the second-consecutive professional Cougar to garner the League's postseason rookie recognition. Last season, Jaylen Wells became the second all-time Coug named to the NBA All-Rookie Team, after Klay Thompson made history as the first Cougar to earn All-Rookie honors.