Former Creighton star and Charlotte Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner received a major take ahead of his rookie campaign.

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) walks away after addressing fans during senior day festivities after a men's college basketball game at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

At 7-1, 270 pounds the 23-year-old fits more in the traditional mold of centers. He's coming off his super senior season and averaged 19.4 points, nine rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 1.4 assists per game.

Busy Phoenix takes Saint Joseph’s forward Rasheer Fleming at No. 31, while Auburn’s Broome goes to Philadelphia at No. 35, one pick after Creighton center Kalkbrenner is picked by Charlotte.

That move came via the 34th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Ryan Kalkbrenner, a hulking center from Creighton University that fills a need for Charles Lee's Hornets.

Five former Creighton players were in the NBA summer league. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Jamiya Neal are the only ones with ...