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.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WOWT) - The accolades continue coming for Ryan Kalkbrenner. The Creighton senior is the 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, as awarded during the annual Naismith Awards ...