# @rmcollegian on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DHRiGTjpH1G
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27420924-rmcollegian-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-03-16T20:39:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Rocky Mountain Collegian (@CSUCollegian) — https://gondola.cc/CSUCollegian

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LAS VEGAS — For the first time in over two decades, Colorado State is the Mountain West Tournament champion for men’s basketball.

Behind a commanding performance from Nique Clifford and sparks from Bowen Born and Ethan Morton, the Rams overpowered Boise State, securing an automatic NCAA Tournament berth. The Rams came out on top 69-56 Saturday, coasting through the second half. Clifford claimed MWC Most Valuable Player honors off a tournament double-double average of 25 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

With the Rams’ postseason run extending, so did Clifford’s impact — and with it, his NBA draft stock.

“I mean, he’s an all-time (CSU) great,” coach Niko Medved said. “He really is. … I think the dust needs to settle on it, but he’s one of the best to ever do it here. Just look at how he’s grown and gotten better, and (to see) just how he’s led us this season in so many big moments. I mean, his performance at Boise last game in the regular season and his performance in this tournament. It’s really been incredible, and he does it in such an unselfish manner.”

The NBA prospect reveled in the moment — especially given the public perception of this team earlier in the year.

Read the full article on the Collegian website, linked in our bio.

Reach Michael Hovey at sports@collegian.com or on Twitter @michaelfhovey.

Coverage by @michaelfhovey
Photos by @paige_shoots

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