Cedric Coward ‘NBA All-Star Weekend’ Locker Room Nameplate

This is Cedric Coward’s nameplate from the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. 

Cedric Coward was selected to represent Team Vince in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Game on February 13, 2026, but was unable to participate due to injury.

Selected with the 11th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft out of Washington State University, Cedric Coward has quickly emerged as one of the breakout rookies of the 2025–2026 NBA season. Playing with confidence beyond his years, Coward has already earned the trust of the Memphis Grizzlies coaching staff, frequently closing out games and providing valuable scoring and playmaking for a young, rebuilding roster. His ability to contribute across multiple facets of the game has made him one of the most productive rookies in the league.

At the time of cataloguing Coward is averaging 13.4 points per game, currently ranking fourth among all rookies in scoring while also contributing 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. His versatility on both ends of the floor, combined with his steady production, has positioned him as an important piece of Memphis’s future and one of the most promising young players from his draft class.