Ryan Kalkbrenner
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott instructs his team in the second half of a second-round game against Kansas in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March, 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Martin, Kansas hold off Creighton 79-72 for another Sweet 16

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 19, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Richmond head coach Chris Mooney reacts in the second half of a college basketball game against Iowa during the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Richmond's methodical offense conjures memories of NCAA lore

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 18, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Saint Peter's forward Hassan Drame celebrates after grabbing a rebound during overtime in a college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. Saint Peter's won 85-79. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
TIPPING OFF: Tar Heels get hot, now take on '21 champ Baylor

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) blocks a shot by Villanova's Collin Gillespie during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Big East conference tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Creighton center out after knee injury in 1st-round victory

Mar. 18, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

San Diego State guard Chad Baker-Mazara (20) celebrates after being fouled sinking a 3-point basket in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Creighton rallies, gets 72-69 OT victory over San Diego St

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 17, 2022 10:30 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

South Dakota State forward Douglas Wilson (35) shoots a layup during the second half against North Dakota State in NCAA college basketball game for the Summit League men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
Midwest Preview: Sharp-shooting Jackrabbits streak into NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 16, 2022 04:49 PM EDT

Villanova's Collin Gillespie celebrates with teammates while holding a sign after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the final of the Big East conference tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Champs again: Villanova tops Creighton to win Big East title

By Dan Gelston Mar. 12, 2022 08:47 PM EST

Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 85-58. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East final

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley raises the trophy after winning the Big East regular season title following an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Friars tote first top seed as Big East hits big 4-0 at MSG

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 08, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton won 64-62. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Lewis most improved in Big East; Kalkbrenner defensive POY

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 07, 2022 05:29 PM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis, left, is fouled by Butler's Bryce Nze, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 06, 2022 04:09 PM EST

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley yells from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Kalkbrenner takes over, Bluejays hold off No. 18 UConn 64-62

By Eric Olson Mar. 02, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins dunks while warming up before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Connecticut Huskies at Creighton Bluejays 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 08:06 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, center, thanks the fans after winning the Big East regular season championship after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
No. 11 Providence wins first Big East regular-season title

Feb. 26, 2022 10:56 PM EST

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott talks with Creighton's Arthur Kaluma (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Hawkins leads Creighton to 59-55 upset of No. 17 UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 01, 2022 08:45 PM EST

Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) plays against Creighton's Ryan Hawkins (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 21 Xavier rallies from 17-point deficit, beats Creighton

By Eric Olson Jan. 29, 2022 04:38 PM EST

2019 Creighton alumnus Noah Larsen plays drums along with the Creighton Pep Band before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Xavier Musketeers at Creighton Bluejays 1/29/2022

Jan. 29, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Creighton's KeyShawn Feazell (1) warms up before playing St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
St. John's Red Storm at Creighton Bluejays 1/19/2022

Jan. 19, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Connecticut's Aaliyah Edwards (3) is pressured by Creighton's Tatum Rembao (2), Carly Bachelor (22) and Molly Mogensen (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 15, 2022 02:39 PM EST