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2025 NBA Draft player profile, Nique Clifford wants it more than anyone in the class, including Cooper Flagg

Nique Clifford could be the latest ‘super senior’ to take the NBA by storm after a successful NCAA career. In the modern era, most of the first picks in the NBA Draft played only a season in college or in a foreign league before declaring for the draft.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / April 7

What is Colorado State Wing Nique Clifford's Draft-Day Ceiling?

Though he is an older prospect, Colorado state guard/wing/forward Nique Clifford is very versatile, able to slot into multiple positions on the floor and

College Basketball News / Ralphie Report / March 21

Tad Boyle Praises Former Buff Nique Clifford Ahead of March Madness

Colorado’s head coach had kind words for CSU’s current star ahead of the Rams’ tournament run Once a Buff, you’re always a Buff. Colorado head basketball coach Tad Boyle made that very clear, offering praise to former Buffaloes guard and current Colorado State standout Nique Clifford ahead of the Rams’ NCAA Tournament.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

2025 NBA Draft: Nique Clifford Scouting Report

For fans, March Madness is the time of the year when they get to fill out their NCAA Tournament brackets. For players, it’s a time to go dancing. But for scouts, it’s a major checkpoint in the season, the NBA Draft getting ever closer.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 19

No. 12 Colorado State looks to make statement vs. Memphis

Nique Clifford kept receipts. The Colorado State star made sure everyone knew he knew how badly underrated his team was on Saturday when it won the Mountain West Conference tournament after it was rated seventh in the league's preseason poll.

College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / March 18

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: The Mountain West Tournament

The Rams secure their spot in March Madness March Madness is officially here as play-in games begin tonight. Colorado State carried their hot streak into the conference tournament with a dominating showing and three impressive victories in Las Vegas.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 18

Zero to hero in a flash? Five potential March Madness legends

Previously unheralded players become household names every year during March Madness. Ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, here are five players who could become this year's Jack Gohlke.

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College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / March 17

Mountain West Connection All-Tournament Team

We recognize the top players from the Mountain West tournament The Mountain West tournament has concluded and a handful of teams are preparing for the postseason.

College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / March 11

Mountaintop View 3-11-25 MBB Tourney Game Predictions, Clifford honored, and other Monday news and notes

It’s the Tuesday Edition with the WBB Tourney in full swing and the men’s side to start tomorrow. See how one national media group sees the men’s tourney going, latest MBB Players of Week, and some football news as spring practices continue to start around the conference.

College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / March 10

Mountain West Connection Players of the Week

Who stood out in the final week of the regular season? The regular season has concluded and the conference tournament kicks off this week. With that, we have our last player of the week awards.

College Basketball News / Boise State Broncos on SI / March 8

NCAA Tournament projections: Boise State among first four out after Colorado State loss

The Boise State men’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament chances took a major hit Friday night with an 83-73 Mountain West Conference home loss to Colorado State. The Broncos would’ve clinched the No.

College Basketball News / Boise State Broncos on SI / March 8

The Nique Clifford Show: 3 takeaways from Colorado State’s comeback win over Boise State

The Boise State men’s basketball team ended the Mountain West Conference regular season on a sour note Friday night at ExtraMile Arena. Before a sellout crowd, Colorado State senior guard Nique Clifford scored a career-high 36 points in an 83-73 comeback victory over the Broncos.

College Basketball News / Boise State Broncos on SI / March 8

‘He’s a special player;’ What Leon Rice said after Nique Clifford torches Boise State for career-high 36 points

With a chance to claim the No. 2 seed for the Mountain West Tournament, the Boise State men’s basketball team squandered a 10-point second-half lead Friday

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 6

Celtics News: Boston Linked to Mountain West Guard in Latest Mock Draft

The Boston Celtics are in for another deep playoff run. The Celtics have all the tools and pieces to do just that and be the last team standing, similar to what they did in 2024.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

Best Fits For Nique Clifford In The 2025 NBA Draft

Colorado State wing Nique Clifford has been one of the better upperclassmen in this year’s draft. In particular, his sheer versatility on both ends of the floor and his excellent athleticism have allowed Clifford to be very productive this season.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 26

Mountain West Men's Basketball: Broncos Chase Bubble as Rams Seek No. 2 Seed in Tourney

As February fades away, Mountain West teams begin their stretch run with just a week and a half left in the regular season. Things got tighter over the weekend with Boise State knocking off New Mexico, and then again on Tuesday as San Diego State dealt the Lobos a third league loss.

College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / February 20

Could Nique Clifford win Player and Defensive Player of Year?

Nique Clifford is one of the conference’s top two-way disruptors. Upon arriving at Colorado State ahead of the 2023-24 season, guard Nique Clifford was nothing more than a secondary creator behind Isaiah Stevens.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 5

Lobos in Control of Mountain West as Aztecs Give Chase

New Mexico took control of the Mountain West race last week with an 82-63 win over Utah State, marking the first time the Lobos have opened Mountain West play at 10-1.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / January 29

Mountain West men's basketball: Lobos and Aggies set to break tie at top

The Mountain West continues to be loaded with depth, and it makes for great matchups week in and week out. But unless the league starts to get some teams in the middle to separate themselves, matching the six NCAA bids from a season ago will be unlikely.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 22

2025 NBA Draft: Nique Clifford Continues to Impress in Conference Play

Coming off of a 23-point, 11-rebound, five-assist performance against Wyoming on Saturday, January 18, Colorado State wing Nique Clifford continues to show off a versatile skillset in Mountain West Conference play, boosting his draft stock even further by taking advantage of an extra collegiate season.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 6

NBA Draft: Colorado State's Nique Clifford Has Continued to Showcase Two-Way Versatility

Following a standout year last season, Colorado State’s star wing Nique Clifford chose to return for his final year of eligibility and appears to have made the right decision in terms of raising his draft value.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 30