RYAN KALKBRENNER NEWS

No. 23 Creighton holds off No. 21 UConn for eighth straight win

Creighton won its eighth straight to land a half-game behind Big East-leading Marquette after taking down UConn on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Quality contributions Kalkbrenner finished Saturday's 66-61 victory over Villanova with 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 37 minutes.

Impact Kalkbrenner and Trey Alexander (27 points) were the only Blue Jays to exceed 10 points, but Villanova's slow pace -- bottom-30 in the country -- was certainly evident as a factor. Kalkbrenner has been a shot-blocking menace in Big East play, averaging 3.1 swats per game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kalkbrenner scores 16, Creighton knocks off Georgetown 63-53

Led by Ryan Kalkbrenner's 16 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 63-53 on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is Creighton back? Bluejays topple No. 13 Xavier, win 4th in row

Creighton, up-and-down since earning a No. 8 ranking in the AP Preseason Top 25, has now won four straight after upsetting No. 13 Xavier.

JANUARY 28, 2023

Kalkbrenner leads Creighton against Butler after 21-point game

Creighton takes on the Butler Bulldogs after Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 21 points in the Bluejays' 73-67 win against the Providence Friars

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kalkbrenner leads Creighton over No. 19 Providence 73-67

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 13 of his 21 points in the final 15 minutes and Creighton ended No. 19 Providence’s nine-game win streak with a 73-67 victory

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuffs stat sheet Kalkbrenner racked up 15 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 loss to Xavier.

Impact Although Kalkbrenner put up big numbers, his rim protection was gashed as Creighton allowed a season-high 90 points. Kalkbrenner's 38 minutes matched his season high and he remains an anchor for the reeling Blue Jays.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball tiers: Edey, Tubelis lead player of the year candidates

Zach Edey is the favorite to be this year's Naismith Men's College Player of the Year, but Azuolas Tubelis and Jalen Wilson aren't far behin...

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kalkbrenner has 19 as Creighton takes down Butler 78-56

Led by Ryan Kalkbrenner's 19 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Butler Bulldogs 78-56 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Friday Kalkbrenner (illness) will not play in Creighton's matchup Friday against Marquette, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Fredrick King is expected to start in place of Kalkbrenner, who will miss a third straight game due to an illness. King is coming off his best performance of the season in which he posted his first career double-double against Arizona State.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Monday Kalkbrenner (illness) remains day-to-day for Creighton's Friday contest against Marquette, Joe Nugent WOW-TV reports.

Impact The junior big man has been dominant for Creighton this season averaging 15.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per night. However, he's been battling with a non-COVID illness which has kept him sidelined for the last two games. If he doesn't play, expect freshman Fredrick King to be a part of the starting five.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Monday Kalkbrenner (illness) will be out for Monday's game against Arizona State.

Impact Kalkbrenner will now miss his second game in a row while dealing with a non-COVID illness. The 7-foot-1 junior started each of the first nine games of the season for Creighton, averaging 15.9 points and 7.6 rebounds. His absence should leave freshman Fredrick King to make his second start in as many contests. Kalkbrenner's next chance to play will come Friday against Marquette.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Kalkbrenner is out for Saturday's game against BYU due to an illness, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Kalkbrenner will miss his first game of the season Saturday. His next opportunity to play will be Monday's game against Arizona State, as he is considered day-to-day moving forward.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid but outplayed Kalkbrenner finished with 16 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 81-79 loss to Arizona.

Impact Kalkbrenner finished with a fine stat line, but was vastly outplayed by counterpart Oumar Ballo (30 points, 13 rebounds). Arizona thoroughly out-rebounded and outscored Creighton inside, but Kalkbrenner's performance is indicative of his strong floor.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kalkbrenner leads No. 10 Creighton past Holy Cross 94-65

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 17 of his 22 points in the first half, Ryan Nembhard had a career-high 12 assists and No. 10 Creighton blew out Holy Cross 94-65

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erupts in win Kalkbrenner closed with 24 points (10-11 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes during Thursday's 96-61 win over North Dakota.

Impact Kalkbrenner was uber-efficient while leading all scorers. Kalkbrenner averaged 13.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game last season, but he posted only four 20-point contests. It appears the junior could be in store for more booms in 2022-23.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kalkbrenner leads No. 9 Creighton in 96-61 rout of N Dakota

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 24 points and three nights after a flat performance in its opener, No. 9 Creighton looked like the team it was expected to be in a 96-61 rout of North Dakot...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks good in first game since injury Kalkbrenner had 16 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, and two blocks in Sunday's exhibition game against Drury.

Impact Kalkbrenner was very solid in 17 minutes of action in what was his first real game since he suffered a knee injury in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in March. Kalkbrenner averaged 13.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game last season. He should have another great season as long as the 7-1 center can stay healthy.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE