Kalkbrenner leads Creighton over DePaul 60-47
Ryan Kalkbrenner posted 18 points and 10 rebounds to carry Creighton to a 60-47 win over DePaulJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RYAN KALKBRENNER #11 - CENTER - CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS
18.1 PPG •
8.6 RPG •
1.4 APG
18.1 PPG
8.6 RPG
1.4 APG
Records five blocks Kalkbrenner ended Saturday's 80-73 loss to Xavier with eight points (4-8 FG), five rebounds, four assists, five blocks and one steal over 32 minutes.
Impact Kalkbrenner has averaged 10.7 points,3.3 blocks, two assists and one steal during 32 minutes over three appearances since the layoff. He blocked five shots for the fifth time this season, terrorizing Xavier in the post. The sophomore distributed a career-high four assists, but couldn't find enough hot hands to feed to get the victory. He will look to continue helping the Bluejays in versatile ways on Wednesday against St. John's.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First career double-double Kalkbrenner produced 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 44 minutes during Saturday's 75-69 2OT win over Marquette.
Impact Kalkbrenner had logged nine rebounds and double-digit points in three contests so far this year. Thanks to a career-high 44 minutes played the sophomore broke the double-double barrier on top of a career-high for points. He has logged nine blocks through his last two appearances and didn't sacrifice defense in the slightest, the big center pulled down a career-high seven defensive boards.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient night from the floor Kalkbrenner produced 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 58-57 loss to Arizona State.
Impact Kalkbrenner had another otherworldly efficient night from the floor in his second consecutive game where he recorded a field goal percentage over 85 percent. His first double-double of the season is just around the corner as this was his second consecutive game with double-digit points and nine rebounds. The sophomore is a rock for his team and has averaged a field goal percentage of 74 percent through his 11 games played this season.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sniffs double-double in win Kalkbrenner totaled 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 32 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 victory over BYU.
Impact Kalkbrenner led the Bluejays in rebounds and was one of four players to record double-digit points in the win. In his eight appearances at home this season, the 7-foot-1 center has shot an excellent 72.9 percent from the floor. Through his last five starts, the sophomore has averaged 12.8 points and 6.8 rebounds during 25.2 minutes.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kalkbrenner leads Creighton past North Dakota St. 80-55
Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points and three blocks as Creighton easily beat North Dakota State 80-55DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominant in win Kalkbrenner notched 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, five blocks and one assist across 21 minutes during Saturday's 70-65 victory over SIUE.
Impact Kalkbrenner exited the first half early due to foul trouble and in his absence, the Bluejays yielded 32 points in the paint. The sophomore returned in the second half to record the lion's share of his nightly totals, 12 points, six rebounds and five blocks. He was paramount to Creighton's defense, SIUE scored on just nine of their 30 second-half possessions. In his first seven starts, he has averaged 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks through 22 minutes.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has solid night in win Kalkbrenner posted 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-7 FT) and four rebounds in 22 minutes during the 74-66 win over Connecticut on Saturday.
Impact Kalkbrenner was the only bench player who did anything for the Bluejays in the win Saturday. The center went 100 percent from the floor and had a good showing at the line. He also gathered his few grabs in the paint. Kalkbrenner has been a solid producer this season on the secondary-unit, even if he does not have many attempts per match. He is not viable, but if he were to get more minutes, he would be in the discussion.
JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ties team high for points off bench Kalkbrenner recorded 14 points (7-8 FG), six rebounds and one steal in the 93-58 blowout win over Kennesaw State on Friday.
Impact Kalkbrenner had his best game yet to start the season in the win Friday. The center has progressively gotten better every game and managed to tie for team high points from the bench. Kalkbrenner was not only successful on the glass, but also went 87% on the floor. If he can continue this overall success from game to game, there is no reason that he won't be starting sooner rather than later.
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
