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 are hoping to head in a better direction under new general manager Scott Perry after taking steps backwards the past two seasons. Perry's new tenure began in earnest this week by selecting two players in the NBA draft and adding two undrafted free agents late Thursday.

The Sacramento Kings have been rumored to be moving into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft for weeks, but Kings fans are so used to the front office not mak