Ryan Kalkbrenner was named Naismith defensive ... The St. Louis native and Trinity Catholic product is the first Bluejay to receive the award since its inception in 2017-18.

Summary: Kalkbrenner is a throwback 7-footer who owns the paint, swatting shots with his giant wingspan and dunking everything in sight. It’s a bit strange he isn’t a better rebounder.

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 ...