Nique Clifford Explained

Nique Clifford
Team:Colorado State Rams
Number:10
Position:Shooting guard / small forward
League:Mountain West Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:200
Birth Place:Colorado Springs, Colorado
High School:The Vanguard School
(Colorado Springs, Colorado)
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Dominique "Nique" Clifford (born February 9, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Colorado State Rams of the Mountain West Conference. He previously played for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Early life and high school

Clifford grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado and attended The Vanguard School.[1] He was named the Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior after averaging 26.3 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.5 steals, and 2.8 blocks per game.[2] Clifford committed to play college basketball at Colorado over offers from Stanford, Denver, Northern Colorado, Colorado State, and Wyoming.[3]

College career

Clifford began his college career playing for the Colorado Buffaloes.[4] He averaged 6.7 points and 4.6 rebounds during his sophomore season.[5] As a junior, Clifford played in 35 games with 33 starts and averaged 5.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.[6] After the season, Clifford entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]

Clifford transferred to Colorado State.[8] He averaged 12.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists and was named third-team All-Mountain West Conference in his first season with the Rams.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vanguard School's Nique Clifford grew into role as Colorado's star basketball prospect. Paul. Klee. The Gazette. January 13, 2020. October 29, 2024.
  2. Web site: Vanguard’s Dominique Clifford named Gatorade Colorado boys basketball player of the year. Joe. Nguyen. The Denver Post. March 26, 2020. October 29, 2024.
  3. Web site: Vanguard's Nique Clifford commits to University of Colorado basketball. Lindsey. Smith. The Gazette. September 20, 2019. October 29, 2024.
  4. Web site: Adjusting to bench life a season-long learning experience for CU Buffs' Nique Clifford. Pat. Rooney. The Denver Post. June 11, 2021. October 29, 2024.
  5. Web site: Game day notes: Nique Clifford awaits old teammates in huge CU-CSU showdown. Pat. Rooney. Longmont Daily Times-Call. November 29, 2023. October 29, 2024.
  6. Web site: Former CU Buff Nique Clifford continues bounce-back season for CSU Rams. Pat. Rooney. Longmont Daily Times-Call. March 20, 2024. October 29, 2024.
  7. Web site: CU Buffs' Nique Clifford says chase for NBA dream played large role in transfer portal decision. Luke. Zahlmann. The Gazette. March 24, 2023. October 29, 2024.
  8. Web site: Colorado basketball transfer Nique Clifford to transfer to Colorado State. Kevin. Lytle. Fort Collins Coloradoan. April 23, 2023. October 29, 2024.
  9. Web site: Nique Clifford withdraws from NBA draft, returns to Colorado State men's basketball team. Kevin. Lytle. Fort Collins Coloradoan. May 30, 2024. October 29, 2024.