Most reports of Cedric Coward's commitment to Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff on Monday evening are not worded correctly. After all, the Blue Devils have not actually "landed" the former Washington State and Eastern Washington forward just yet.

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

After spending one injury-shortened season with the Washington State men, Cedric Coward is transferring to Duke. If he doesn't go to the NBA first.

Khaman Maluach, a 7-2 center from South Sudan who is still 18 years old, has been projected as a lottery pick. His agent confirmed late Saturday the Duke freshman will enter the NBA Draft.

Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.

Duke center Khaman Maluach shoots over Houston forward Joseph Tugler during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025,