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Charlotte Hornets second round NBA Draft target: Ryan Kalkbrenner

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / June 1

Celtics’ Draft Targets: Decorated College Big Man Would be an Ideal Fit

With the futures of Kristaps Porziņģis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet all uncertain, adding center depth will be a priority for the Boston Celtics this summer.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

Ryan Kalkbrenner 2025 NBA Draft Profile

No matter how different the NBA becomes, one thing will always be necessary to have a good defensive team: rim protection. Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of the top rim protectors in this NBA draft class, using his elite size and frame to earn himself a spot on draft boards.

Hornets prospect scouting report: Ryan Kalkbrenner

The Charlotte Hornets have a pair of picks at the top of the second round, and that’s a prime spot to pluck a role player or two for the bench. They got rid of Nick Richards at the trade deadline and Jusuf Nurkic isn’t a long term option.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 23

Ryan Kalkbrenner’s emotional final moment in Creighton basketball uniform

For much of Saturday night’s second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, it looked like 9th-seeded Creighton basketball had a chance to shock the world. However, it didn’t have quite enough juice to keep pace with top-seed Auburn for the entire 40 minutes as Bruce Pearl’s Tigers pulled away in an 82-70 win.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 22

Auburn Vs. Creighton 2nd Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The No. 1 overall seed Auburn Tigers(29-5) will take on No. 9 seed Creighton Bluejays(25-10) in an East Region matchup in the 2nd Round 2025 NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

7-foot-1 player gives teammate a piggyback ride after NCAA Tournament win

Creighton big man Ryan Kalkbrenner helped carry his team to a win over Louisville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, and he even did some heavy lifting after the final whistle blew.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 20

No. 9 seed Creighton looks like potential bracket-buster following Round of 64 win

No. 9 Creighton made a massive statement in Thursday's emphatic NCAA Tournament opening round 89-75 win over No. 8 Louisville.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14

Creighton looks to top UConn, play for long-awaited Big East title

NEW YORK -- Ryan Kalkbrenner has spent this week anticipating another chance to play for a Big East championship. The four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year is one step closer to achieving his goal, but standing in second-seeded Creighton's way is a semifinal matchup with third-seeded UConn, which appears to be peaking again.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 13

Creighton escapes with 2OT victory over DePaul

NEW YORK -- Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 32 points, including the go-ahead hook shot with 2:12 remaining in the second overtime as Creighton survived a major scare from DePaul to earn a wild 85-81 victory on Thursday in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 13

Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton set sights on DePaul

NEW YORK -- Ryan Kalkbrenner saw his name mentioned in conjunction with another Big East player who enjoyed a storied NBA career at Madison Square Garden.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 10

Creighton star Ryan Kalkbrenner joins Patrick Ewing with historic DPOY feat

Creighton basketball is gearing up for tournament play and the Big East postseason awards are starting to roll in. While there were a number of awards up for grabs in the conference this season, one of them was never in doubt.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 8

Creighton knocks off Butler to end regular season

Ryan Kalkbrenner racked up 27 points and 15 rebounds as Creighton knocked off Butler 87-74 in the Big East regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday in Omaha, Neb.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7

Creighton, vying for No. 2 seed in Big East, closes vs. Butler

Creighton looks to wrap up the No. 2 seed in the Big East tournament with a win against Butler on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. The Bluejays (21-9, 14-5 Big East) topped Seton Hall 79-61 on the road on Tuesday behind 20 points, nine rebounds and two blocks from Ryan Kalkbrenner.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 4

Creighton routs Seton Hall to get closer to Big East's No. 2 seed

Ryan Kalkbrenner had a game-high 20 points and nine rebounds as visiting Creighton soared to a 79-61 Big East win over Seton Hall Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 26

DePaul still proves no match for Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton

Ryan Kalkbrenner collected 25 points and 13 rebounds as Creighton continued its dominance of DePaul with a 75-65 victory on Wednesday night in Omaha, Neb.

College Basketball News / NBC Sports / February 23

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 23

Creighton finds its groove to cruise past Georgetown

Ryan Kalkbrenner delivered 19 points, eight rebounds and four blocks to fuel slow-starting Creighton in an 80-69 win over Georgetown on Sunday in Omaha, Neb.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 16

Creighton basketball coach Greg McDermott gives crucial Ryan Kalkbrenner injury update after loss vs. St. John’s

The 24th-ranked Creighton basketball team fell to the ninth-ranked St. John’s Red Storm on Sunday afternoon, 79-73, in a battle between the top two teams in the Big East.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 12

Liam McNeeley's career night helps UConn defeat No. 24 Creighton

Just two days after falling out of the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, the Connecticut Huskies bounced back in a big way, knocking off newly-ranked No.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 28