Memphis might’ve found another sleeper. Cedric Coward, the rookie out of Cali, is making enough noise to climb the Kia Rookie Ladder. VJ Edgecombe still sits at the top, but Coward’s steady rise says Memphis may have found another dog who plays harder and more mature than the scouting report predicted.
You can see it in every rotation, every loose ball. Coward doesn’t try to do too much. He just shows up, plays defense like it’s personal, and hustles until the crowd notices. That’s how Memphis measures success – not flash, but fight.
VJ’s still the guy right now, and nobody’s mad at that. But the league better start paying attention to what’s happening in Memphis. Cedric Coward isn’t chasing awards. He’s earning respect, one possession at a time.
