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.

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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.

3 days ago · PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Preseason BIG EAST Player of the Year Ryan Kalkbrenner had 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead Creighton men's basketball to an 80-69 win at Providence on Wednesday night. Kalkbrenner's output was the second-highest scoring output of his career, trailing only his 49 points in the season-opener vs. UTRGV.

2023-24: Senior at Creighton • Three-time BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year (2022, 2023, 2024) and named Field of 68’s National Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Also one of four finalists for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

Apr 17, 2024 · Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) gets caught between Marquette's Zaide Lowery (10) and Marquette's David Joplin (23) in the Marquette vs. Creighton men's basketball...

2 days ago · Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded his seventh double-double of the season with 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead visiting Creighton to an 80-69 win and a season series sweep over Providence on Wednesday ...

2 days ago · The Creighton Bluejays defeated the Providence Friars 80-69 on Wednesday night led by Ryan Kalkbrenner's 35 points. Menu. Menu. World. U.S. Politics. Sports. Entertainment. Business. Science. Fact Check. ... R.I. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner put up 35 points as Creighton beat Providence 80-69 on Wednesday night. Kalkbrenner added 12 rebounds and ...

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.

1 day ago · BOTTOM LINE: Creighton hosts No. 11 Marquette after Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 35 points in Creighton’s 80-69 win over the Providence Friars. The Bluejays have gone 11-1 in home games. Creighton is fifth in the Big East scoring 75.6 points while shooting 47.5% from the field. The Golden Eagles are 9-3 in conference play.