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.

The Sacramento Kings have made good on what has been widely reported over the last several weeks, moving up to the 24th pick in the first round of the NBA Draft, selecting Nique Clifford out of Colorado State.