COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado State senior guard Nique Clifford and New Mexico junior guard Donovan Dent were named to the Associated Press All-America Team Honorable Mention at the conclusion of the 2024-25 men’s basketball season.
A native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Clifford led the Rams to the Round of 32 in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and a MW tournament championship. He started every game during his final season at CSU, averaging 18.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Clifford, an All-MW selection, connected on 49.6 percent of attempts from the field.
Dent, the 2025 Mountain West Player of the Year, guided New Mexico to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and a MW regular-season title. Dent led the MW in scoring with 20.4 points per game, while shooting 49 percent from the floor and 40.9 percent from long range. The Riverside, California, product, dished out 6.4 assists per game.
