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.

Kings general manager Scott Perry pulled the trigger on a trade to acquire Nique Clifford, but Clifford pointed to a higher power.