Where is Nique Clifford from?

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Nique Clifford

Nique Clifford is a guard for the Colorado State Rams and is in his fifth year for the 2024-2025 season. He transferred to the Rams in 2023 after playing three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes. Throughout his career at Colorado, Nique Clifford played in 82 games, starting in 50, and made one appearance in the NCAA Tournament and two National Invitation Tournaments. He averaged 5.4 points and 3.6 rebounds for three seasons. As a senior at Colorado State, he started in all 36 games in the 2023-24 season. He earned All-Mountain West Third Team honors and helped the team to its second NCAA at-large birth. He led the team with 7.6 rebounds per game in the Mountain West Conference.

His notable performance was against Virginia in the NCAA First Four round, recording nine double-doubles. He registered double-digit points in 27 games and also scored his personal best record of 23 points in a game against LMU. Clifford registered at least five assists in eight games with a shot percentage of 52.6% from the field, 37.7% behind the line, and 75.9% at the free throw line. Clifford registered a career-high 36 points against the Boise State Broncos on March 7, 2025. He received the 2025 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament after winning the championship game against the Boise State Broncos.

Nique Clifford's hometown

Nique Clifford is from Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. He began his basketball career at The Vanguard School in Colorado Springs. During his senior season, he became the 2020 Colorado Gatorade State Player of the Year. He earned first-team All-State accolades twice and was a four-star recruit during his high school career. He was ranked as the 92nd-best player in the nation by 247Sports and the 29th-best shooting guard in the country by Rivals. His career at the Vanguard gave him offers from some of the top programs, including Colorado, Washington State, Stanford, and many more.

Where was Nique Clifford born?

Nique Clifford was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.

Nique Clifford's nationality

Nique Clifford is an American national who was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.

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FAQs on Nique Clifford

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