RYAN KALKBRENNER NEWS

Creighton star Ryan Kalkbrenner withdraws from NBA Draft, returning for senior year

Creighton star Ryan Kalkbrenner will return to the Bluejays as Greg McDermott's squad looks to build on last season's Elite Eight run. 

MAY 29, 2023

Ryan Kalkbrenner withdraws from draft, returns to Creighton Center Ryan Kalkbrenner will withdraw his name from the NBA draft and return for one more season at Creighton, he tweeted Monday.

MAY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ryan Kalkbrenner withdraws from draft, returns to Creighton Center Ryan Kalkbrenner will withdraw his name from the NBA draft and return for one more season at Creighton, he tweeted Monday.

MAY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ryan Kalkbrenner's Size Could Make Him Thunder Target OKC has two second round picks, with the 50th selection Ryan Kalkbrenner’s size and skill set could be enough to have OKC select him.

MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Elite 8 predictions, expert picks, best bets for NCAA tournament

As the NCAA Tournament rolls on, betting expert Jason McIntyre is making picks for every single game. Here's how he's betting the Elite Eigh...

MARCH 25, 2023

Leads team in scoring Kalkbrenner notched 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Friday's 86-75 win over Princeton.

Impact The center led the Bluejays in scoring with 22 points in Friday's Sweet 16 win over Princeton. No one could find an answer for the 7-foot-1 big man and he is now averaging 21 points per game this tournament. Expect Kalkbrenner to continue to dominate down low as Creighton will take on San Diego State on Sunday.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creighton ends Princeton’s March Madness run, faces San Diego State for Final Four spot

Creighton used its size, 3-point shooting and a swarming second-half defense to end the March Madness run of Princeton.

MARCH 25, 2023

How tall is Ryan Kalkbrenner? Creighton star has a big role in Bluejays' March Madness run Ryan Kalkbrenner has been a huge presence in the Bluejays' frontcourt during March Madness.

MARCH 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How tall is Ryan Kalkbrenner? Creighton big man an anchor as Bluejays make a March Madness run Ryan Kalkbrenner has been a huge presence in the Bluejays' frontcourt during March Madness.

MARCH 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

X-Factor in win Kalkbrenner registered 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Friday's 86-75 win over Princeton.

Impact Kalkbrenner's size could not be accounted for, evident through the big man's uber-efficient performance. He was looked for early and often, dominating inside without any foul trouble. However, foul trouble could still be a concern against more physical opponents to come.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big man can't miss: Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner's stunning efficiency central to run No one left in the men's NCAA Tournament makes shots at a higher rate than the 7-foot-1 junior anchoring the Bluejays offense.

MARCH 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner a big challenge for Baylor in South Region Ryan Kalkbrenner could pose a matchup problem for his next opponent as sixth-seeded Creighton and third-seeded Baylor prepare for a second-r...

MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner a big challenge for Baylor in South Region Mar 17, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Jarkel Joiner (1) shoots for the basket as Creighton Bluejays center Ryan...

MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Season-high 31 points in win Kalkbrenner produced 31 points (11-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 38 minutes during Friday's 72-63 win over North Carolina State.

Impact The junior was unstoppable scoring 31 points on 78 percent shooting from the field in Friday's win over North Carolina State. Kalkbrenner has been a force down low all season and it continued Friday as no one on NC State had an answer for him. The 7-foot-1 center looks to continue his high-level production Sunday against Baylor.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kalkbrenner leads Creighton past NC State in March Madness

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored a career-high 31 points and sixth-seeded Creighton overcame a rough 3-point shooting day to fend off No. 11 seed North Carolina State 72-63 in the first rou...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient in win Kalkbrenner had 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 36 minutes during Thursday's 87-74 win over Villanova.

Impact Kalkbrenner has oddly been kept off the glass in recent games, averaging just 3.4 rebounds over his past five contests. However, he continues being Creighton's top and most consistent scorer. He's delivered at least 16 points in four straight games.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 Big Ten, Big East Tournament picks, long shots

FOX Sports' John Fanta gives his favorite Big Ten and Big East Tournament picks, including a couple of long-shot picks that could make some...

MARCH 7, 2023

Plays well despite another loss Kalkbrenner racked up 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 33 minutes during Saturday's 79-67 loss to Villanova.

Impact Only Kalkbrenner and Arthur Kaluma (19 points) exceeded 10 points for Creighton in a stagnant defeat. Kalkbrenner is amid an extremely efficient stretch, connecting on 69.7 percent of his shots en route to 14.3 points per game over his last four contests. He's also averaging 2.5 blocks per game over that span.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trayce Jackson-Davis, Zach Edey lead defensive player of the year tiers

Offense wins games, defense wins championships. So who are Andy Katz's Defensive Player of the Year candidates?

FEBRUARY 17, 2023