Cedric Coward · For a rookie earning his stripes in Memphis, Cedric Coward knows exactly when to seize momentum. With 2:20 left in the first quarter against New Orleans on opening night, the former Washington State standout snatched a loose ball off a Jordan Hawkins turnover and immediately pushed the pace up court. The 11th overall pick shifted into another gear, weaving through traffic before attacking the basket for an impressive and-one layup off the glass that extended Memphis' early lead. · State of Mint · State of Mint