Editor’s Note: This is a breaking news story. Updates will be provided as they become available.

After a breakout season in green and gold, Colorado State men’s basketball high-flying guard Nique Clifford announced April 17 via his X account that he would be entering the NBA Draft.

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Clifford averaged 12 points, 7.6 rebounds and three assists per game on 52% shooting in his lone season with CSU. Clifford’s stellar season led to him being named an All-Mountain West third-team selection.

Clifford led the team in rebounds and was one of their best perimeter defenders, which helped lead the Rams back to the NCAA tournament, in which he was a crucial piece in their win over Virginia posting 17 points and 10 rebounds.

6-foot-6-inch wing players who can shoot the 3 are highly sought after in the NBA, and Clifford fits that mold. The NBA Combine will take place May 12-19 with the NBA Draft kicking off June 26 and concluding on June 27.

Reach Damon Cook at sports@collegian.com or on Twitter @dwcook2001.

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