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College Basketball News / Anonymous Eagle / July 9

Big East MBB Summer Vibe Check: Creighton

What is going to happen in the post-Kalkbrenner/post-Coach-In-Waiting era for the Bluejays? Team: Creighton Bluejays 2024-25 Record: 25-11, 15-5 Big East 2024-25 Big East Finish: Second, three games behind St.

Ryan Kalkbrenner Inks Rookie Deal With Charlotte Hornets

Just days before Summer League tips off, the Charlotte Hornets quietly made a move that could have major implications for the franchise’s future. The team has officially signed second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner to a four-year, $9.97 million rookie contract, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

College Basketball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 29

Hornets roundtable reaction: Are Kalkbrenner and James draft steals?

After taking Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, it was going to be hard for Jeff Peterson to have as successful a round on day two, but boy, did he ever.

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College Basketball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 28

Hornets add Kansas guard and teammate of Ryan Kalkbrenner to Summer League roster

All of the attention this summer will be on each of the Charlotte Hornets' four draft picks, and rightfully so. This is widely viewed as Charlotte's best draft haul in quite some time, and here in a couple of weeks, we'll get to see Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Sion James, and Ryan Kalkbrenner in action.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 27

NBA draft expert loves one Hornets' second-round pick, expects immediate impact

With their fourth and final selection of the NBA draft on Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets landed Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner. After trading away Mark Williams, Charlotte really needed a center, and they've long needed a defensive anchor.

Analyzing the Charlotte Hornets' selection of Ryan Kalkbrenner

After trading Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns, the Charlotte Hornets were bound to make a corresponding move to shore up their center rotation. That move came via the 34th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Ryan Kalkbrenner, a hulking center from Creighton University that fills a need for Charles Lee's Hornets.

Hornets Steal Rim Protector Ryan Kalkbrenner at No. 34

Sometimes, the smartest moves aren’t made under the bright lights of the lottery. For the Charlotte Hornets, pick No. 34 in the 2025 NBA Draft may become the moment everything quietly shifted.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27

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The Charlotte Hornets select Ryan Kalkbrenner

The Charlotte Hornets have selected center Ryan Kalkbrenner with the 34th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Kalkbrenner played all five years at Creighton, averaging 19.2 points in his senior season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Lakers Looking to Make Another Big Draft Trade: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers held the No. 55 pick in the 2025 NBA draft entering the second day. But after a trade with the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles now owns the No.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Lakers Need To Flex Financial Muscle To Draft 7’1″ Target

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers, with a glaring hole at center, have taken a strategic step in Thursday night’s NBA Draft. By using financial leverage, they moved up to the 45th overall pick, aiming to secure a needed big man.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 19

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner Selected in First Round of Recent Mock Draft

The NBA Draft is less than one week away as teams begin to put the finishing touches on their draft boards. After a few trades over the past few days have slightly rearranged this year's draft order, most franchises likely have an idea of who they will target in the class.

Charlotte Hornets second round NBA Draft target: Ryan Kalkbrenner

Charles Lee's most successful teams have been built around floor spacing, rim protecting, unicorn-adjacent big men. Brook Lopez, Al Horford, and Kristaps

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.

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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.

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.