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Ryan Thomas Kalkbrenner (born January 17, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Creighton Bluejays of the Big East Conference. He is from Florissant, Missouri.

2023-24: Senior at Creighton • Third player ever to be named a three-time BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 2023, 2024), joining Patrick Ewing (4x) and Alonzo Mourning (3x). • A two-time finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

May 8, 2024 · OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Ryan Kalkbrenner’s decision to return to Creighton came down to a simple calculation from his agent and his circle. “Unless we were 100 percent sure we could get a...

• His 75 dunks in 2023-24 were the most by any Creighton player in one season under Greg McDermott. • Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team, the only Creighton player to ever earn that honor twice. • Ranks fifth in NCAA history in career field goal percentage (min. 500 FG).

Jan 29, 2025 · Ryan Kalkbrenner amassed 29 points and nine rebounds and Jamiya Neal added 16 points as Creighton extended its winning streak to six games with a 86-77 victory over Xavier on Wednesday at Omaha, Neb.Steven Ashworth produced 15 points with eight assists and Isaac Traudt put up 12 points as Creighton (15-6, 8-2 Big East) kept pace with conference leaders Marquette and St. John’s to remain one ...

1 day ago · Second – Creighton men’s basketball senior center Ryan Kalkbrenner is now second in all-time men’s basketball scoring with 2,159 points with his performances this week against Xavier and at Villanova, second only to former Creighton forward Doug McDermott (2010-14) with 3,150 points. Kalkbrenner’s career has been one of consistency, especially over his last four seasons, where he put ...

Apr 17, 2024 · Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) slams into Marquette's David Joplin (23) in the Marquette vs. Creighton men's basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, March 2,...

Nov 7, 2024 · Ryan Kalkbrenner turned in the performance of the young college basketball season Wednesday night, scoring 49 points in No. 15 Creighton’s 99-86 victory over UT-Rio Grande Valley. He made a school-record 20 field goals on 22 attempts to help the Bluejays hang on in their opener. “I kind of didn’t realize how much I had,” Kalkbrenner said.

I ultimately decided to return to Creighton for another year. I want to wait to enter the NBA until the situation feels right. I trust my agent to help me connect with a team and program that’ll jumpstart my future.