When did Isaiah Stevens know Nique Clifford would be a star? What do coaches think sets Clifford apart? Those stories of the likely first-round pick.

Clifford is the second CSU Ram to be drafted in the first round in the past four years. David Roddy was selected with the 23rd pick in the 2022 draft. Prior to Roddy, CSU’s last first-round draft pick was Jason Smith, who was selected 20th overall in 2007.

Denver7 Sports sat down (virtually) with former Colorado State star Nique Clifford after he was drafted with the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.