Big man Ryan Kalkbrenner has become one of the best players in the history of Creighton basketball, and he shared a touching moment with head coach Greg McDermott near the end of the contest.

With that said, there was one player performance in #9 Creighton’s 89-75 win vs. #8 Louisville that stood out and that was the performance of Center Ryan Kalkbrenner. Not only will I be summariz ...

One more big honor for the Creighton's big fella. Ryan Kalkbrenner was named Naismith defensive player of the year Sunday, solidifying the fifth-year center as the nation’s best defender after ...

NEW YORK -- Ryan Kalkbrenner saw his name mentioned ... and that's something I would love to do." While Creighton relies on ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner had 32 points and scored the go-ahead basket in the second overtime after Creighton scored the final 11 points in regulation, and the Bluejays held on for an 85 ...

31% FROM THREE. CREIGHTON’S RYAN KALKBRENNER NAMED THE KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR AWARD WINNER TODAY. IT HONORS THE TOP CENTER IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL. KALKBRENNER AVERAGED 19 POINTS AND ALMOST NINE ...

(AP) — Johni Broome and Ryan Kalkbrenner are big men with big-time ... showdown between overall top seed Auburn and No. 9 seed Creighton so compelling. Get any of our free email newsletters.

Creighton's big man received another big award. Ryan Kalkbrenner was named the defensive player of the year on Tuesday by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, making him the first ...