It turns out the Big East’s three-time defensive player of the year can play a little offense, too. Ryan Kalkbrenner turned in the performance of the young college basketball season with 49 points in No. 15 Creighton’s 99-86 victory over UT-Rio Grande Valley.
Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner shoots against Texas Rio Grande Valley forward Tommy Gankhuyag during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner runs off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Rio Grande Valley Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.
The crowd began chanting encouragement late in the game, imploring him to shoot so he could hit the 50-point mark. Kalkbrenner, not knowing he was one point away, decided to pass the ball to a guard and let the clock run down. Kalkbrenner’s 49 points were second-most by a Creighton player. Bob Portman holds the record with 51 against UW-Milwaukee in 1967.
His offensive game has plenty of flair, too. Kalkbrenner scored with his left hand, right hand, on spin moves — and he even hit a couple of 3-pointers. He was 7 of 8 on free throws and added two assists.
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