The biggest dark horse! Older rookie Coward shines with a joint trial, the Houston Rockets plan to win him!

Older rookie Coward became the biggest dark horse in the joint trial training, and the Rockets intend to attract him under this year's NBA joint trial training, Cedric Coward, who was originally unknown, became the biggest dark horse with his outstanding performance and attracted the attention of the Houston Rockets.

Coward's basketball journey is inspiring. At the age of 21, he played for Willamut University in the NCAA Division III in his freshman season. In this relatively low-level league, Coward showed super dominance, averaging 19.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 45.3%. Such an outstanding performance made him win the Northwest League's Rookie of the Year and selected for the first team. He has since transferred to East Washington University in the NCAA Division I, averaging 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds in his second season, and was selected for the Big Sky League for the first time. However, fate seemed to be a joke for Coward. After transferring to Washington State in his senior season, he suffered a partial tear of the labrum in just 6 games and was reimbursed for the season. But before the injury, he averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of up to 40%, making him the team's scoring leader.

In April this year, Coward promised to join Duke University, and announced his participation in the NBA draft and retained the possibility of returning to school. And during the joint trial, Coward completely broke out. He is 1.98 meters tall, but his arm span is more than 2.18 meters. He is 2.69 meters tall and weighs 96.62 kilograms. Such outstanding static talent provides him with great advantages on the basketball court. In terms of dynamic physical fitness, his maximum vertical bounce reaches 101cm, and his running-up bounce is 0.98 meters. He shows top explosive power in the joint trial training. His lateral movement speed and agility are also particularly outstanding among the wing players, and he is good at quick change of defense and filling up positions. In terms of shooting, Coward is one of the best players in the trial training, with an overall shooting percentage of more than 70% and a considerable three-point shooting percentage. His overall three-point shooting percentage in three years of college was as high as 38.7%, and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 40.6%. His shooting movements are smooth, his shooting points are high, and he has the potential to develop the ability to invest. With these outstanding performances, Coward has jumped from his original undraft to a first-round potential player, and is expected to have won the promise of the first-round team, ranking 30th in the first-round pick in the latest ESPN simulation draft.

Coward's outstanding performance naturally attracted the attention of many NBA teams, including the Houston Rockets. The Rockets currently have the 10th overall pick. In the draft, they have been looking for players who can help the team improve their strength. Whether it is the pressure displayed by the defensive end with the wingspan and transverse speed, or the reliable three-point shooting technology on the offensive end, Coward is very suitable for the Rockets' needs. He can play in the 3/4 position and even reach the 5 position in the small ball lineup. His ball holding ability and defensive mobility give him the possibility of switching from multiple positions, which is of great significance to the Rockets' enrichment of tactical system. It is reported that the Rockets plan to trade with the Thunder with the 10th pick in the first round, and get the 15th and 24th picks in the Thunder, so as to choose Coward in the 15th pick.

For Coward, if he can join the Rockets, it is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity. The Rockets have been committed to cultivating young players in recent years, and the team's atmosphere and development direction are conducive to his growth. For the Rockets, getting Coward can not only supplement the team's wing strength, but also gain a treasure player with great potential. Let's wait and see whether this older rookie can continue his outstanding performance in the joint trial in the NBA arena and look forward to what kind of sparks can be created between him and the Rockets.

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