Nique Clifford

Draft Notes

A transfer from Colorado to CSU, Clifford is an athletic, versatile and very cerebral player who looks like he could be a nice role player at the NBA level.

He does a bit of everything on the court and plays within himself, finding his shots within the flow of the offense and always making the smart basketball play.

He’s also a very good athlete with nice above the rim ability.

He can drive the ball and finish with either hand and has great touch in lane.

After struggling with his shot earlier in his college career Clifford found his rhythm and has proven to be a very capable 3pt shooter.

He’s one of the more NBA ready players in the draft and looks like he could step in and contribute valuable minutes early in his career. He might not have the upside of some other mid first round prospects but he’s more of a sure thing.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

mid to late first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

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2025 SF Rankings

1. Airious Bailey – 6-10 – Rutgers
2. Kon Knueppel – 6-6 – Duke
3. Carter Bryant – 6-8 – Arizona
4. Cedric Coward – 6-6 – Washington State
5. Liam McNeeley – 6-7 – UConn
6. Nique Clifford – 6-6 – Colorado State
7. Adou Thiero – 6-8 – Arkansas
8. Drake Powell – 6-7 – North Carolina
9. Alex Toohey – 6-8 – Australia
10. Koby Brea – 6-7 – Kentucky
11. RJ Luis – 6-7 – St. John’s
12. Jamir Watkins – 6-7 – Florida State
13. Payton Sandfort – 6-7 – Iowa
14. Arthur Kaluma – 6-7 – Texas
15. Saliou Niang – 6-5 – Italy (Senegal)
16. Saint Thomas – 6-7 – USC
17. Kobe Johnson – 6-6 – UCLA
18. Cam’Ron Fletcher – 6-7 – Florida State