Clifford was the oldest prospect taken in Round 1. He joins Sacramento six months younger than Keegan Murray, who was drafted fourth overall in 2022 at age 21. It may have been a reason why Clifford was available in the back end of the first round while the first eight players selected were 19 or younger.

The Sacramento Kings have landed Nique Clifford in the 2025 NBA draft after acquiring the No. 24 pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder.