MAY 3 • GAZETTE.COM
NIQUE CLIFFORD
19.0 PPG •
9.7 RPG •
4.4 APG
19.0 PPG
9.7 RPG
4.4 APG
Colorado Springs native and potential first-round pick Nique Clifford invited to NBA Draft Combine Nique Clifford’s path to the next level hit another milestone on Friday, with the Vanguard School graduate and Colorado State University pro...
Sean Keeler: For Colorado State, not promoting Ali Farokhmanesh to head basketball coach would be March Madness DENVER - Ali Farokhmanesh brought Nique Clifford to Fort Collins, Colo., then made him a millionaire...
MARCH 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Should Nique Clifford have been ejected? Colorado State guard draws Maryland fans' ire after elbowing Jordan Geronimo | Sporting News Canada Nique Clifford authored another epic display for Colorado State in the Round of 32. Maryland fans don't believe he should have been allowed...
MARCH 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Derik Queen's buzzer-beating fadeaway gives Maryland a 72-71 March Madness win over Colorado State
Derik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, and Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 in a thriller, beating Colorado State 72-71 in the second round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maryland's Derik Queen banks in 1st buzzer-beater of 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
Maryland was finally on the winning end of a buzzer-beater when the Terps took down upset-minded Colorado State in the Round of 32.MARCH 24
Should Nique Clifford have been ejected? Colorado State guard draws Maryland fans' ire after elbowing Jordan Geronimo | Sporting News Nique Clifford authored another epic display for Colorado State in the Round of 32. Maryland fans don't believe he should have been allowed...
MARCH 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Heartbreaking end to great season Clifford chipped in 21 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 72-71 loss to Maryland.
Impact Colorado State's most recent loss is because of a game-winner by Derik Queen. If the Rams' later matchup flipped in their favor, Clifford would have been considered a top reason for an upset. Instead, Colorado State's 2024-25 season is finished, and so is his collegiate career. Clifford rose to the occasion with career highs in points (18.9), rebounds (9.7), assists (4.4), free throws made (3.8) and three-pointers made (1.9) per game. Off his team-leading excellence, Colorado State won the 2025 Mountain West Conference before Sunday.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Maryland and Colorado State play in second round of NCAA Tournament
MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maryland Terrapins and Colorado State Rams square off in NCAA Tournament second round
MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado State's Nique Clifford's stats in historic stretch haven't been touched this century | Sporting News Canada Nique Clifford is bringing some March Madness to the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Colorado State's Nique Clifford's stats in historic stretch haven't been touched this century | Sporting News Nique Clifford is bringing some March Madness to the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness
Kyan Evans made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead No. 12 seed Colorado State past fifth-seeded Memphis 78-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Fr...MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis and Colorado State meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament
The No. 16 Memphis Tigers square off against the Colorado State Rams in the first round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CSU Rams star Nique Clifford ready to flourish on March Madness stage Nique Clifford’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament was about as unique as it gets.
MARCH 20 • GAZETTE.COM
2025 March Madness: One thing to know about every NCAA Tournament team
The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is here! FOX Sports offers up one tidbit to know about all 64 teams ahead of March Madness!MARCH 20
Memphis Tigers play the Colorado State Rams in first round of NCAA Tournament
The No. 16 Memphis Tigers face the Colorado State Rams in the first round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"He believed in himself": How Nique Clifford transformed into a superstar for the CSU Rams - DNVR Sports About this time five years ago, Nique Clifford was named the Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year following an incredible senior campaign at...
MARCH 18 • THEDNVR.COM
24 points in title victory Clifford scored 24 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), hauled in six rebounds and dished out three assists to help win the Mountain West title game 69-56 over Boise State.
Impact Clifford has taken his scoring to another level in March, averaging 25.3 points per game across six games. He's remained efficient throughout the month as well, shooting 60 percent from the field and 54.8 percent from three-point range. The senior snuck in a pair of double-doubles as well. Clifford would be the main reason the Rams could make noise in the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
6 potential Cinderella stars who could bust your 2025 March Madness bracket, from Nique Clifford to Tyler McGhie | Sporting News Canada Who could be this year's Jack Gohlke in March Madness?
MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
6 potential Cinderella stars who could bust your 2025 March Madness bracket, from Nique Clifford to Tyler McGhie | Sporting News Who could be this year's Jack Gohlke in March Madness?
MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mark Kiszla: How Nique and Niko wrote the most unlikely comeback story of 2025 in college hoops Nique Clifford bolted the Buffs to make Rams the No. 1 college basketball program in Colorado.
MARCH 16 • GAZETTE.COM
Clifford scores 24, Colorado State hits record 12 3s to beat Boise State 69-56 in MWC Championship
Nique Clifford scored 24 points and No. 2 seed Colorado State made a Mountain West Championship Tournament-record 12 3s and beat fifth-seeded Boise State 69-56 for its first title...MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado State defeats Utah State in Mountain West semifinals 83-72
Led by Nique Clifford's 26 points, the No. 2-seeded Colorado State Rams defeated the third-seeded Utah State Aggies 83-72 in the Mountain West Conference semifinalsMARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nique Clifford leads Colorado State over Nevada 67-59 in Mountain West Conference Tournament
Nique Clifford totaled 25 points and 14 rebounds to propel Colorado State to a 67-59 victory over Nevada in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference TournamentMARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeler: Nuggets have eyes on CSU's Nique Clifford, but Clifford's got his eyes on carrying Rams back to NCAA Tournament The Rams (22-9, 16-4 conference) need Nique Clifford to keep putting the hottest team in the Mountain West on his back and carry them to the...
MARCH 13 • DENVERPOST.COM
