Kalkbrenner Scoops Up National Honors, Bluejays Play Tonight

Creighton basketball’s Ryan Kalkbrenner has collected National Player of the Week honors from five outlets this week. 

The 7-foot-1 center was recognized by the Associated Press, NCAA.com’s Andy Katz, ESPN’s Dick Vitale, the Lute Olson Award and United States Basketball Writers Association.  Kalkbrenner had a sensational first week of the season, averaging 36.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, leading the Bluejays to a pair of victories. 

The Jays entertain Houston Christian tonight at 8 p.m. on FS1.