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2:32Senior Stock Watch: Ryan Kalkbrenner | 247Sports College Basketball Show
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3:02Do Players And Teams Hit A "Proverbial Wall" In The Season
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4:17Liam McNeeley Selected No. 29 Overall by Hornets | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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Top Ryan Kalkbrenner News
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Starting Wednesday
Kalkbrenner is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks.
Kalkbrenner is getting the start due to Moussa Diabate (suspension) being unavailable, and the former will be joined in the first unit by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams. Over 26 starts this season, Kalkbrenner has registered averages of 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Bigger role incoming
Kalkbrenner accumulated six points (3-4 FG) and four rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 110-104 loss to Detroit.
With Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate likely facing suspensions for their altercation during this game, Kalkbrenner is expected to step into a much larger role for Charlotte. The rookie is capable of averaging a double-double with plenty of blocks if the minutes are there, so he's set up to be a strong streaming option for the short term.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Fares well off bench
Kalkbrenner registered 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 18 minutes during Monday's 102-95 victory over the Pelicans.
Moussa Diabate, who has been on a heater for several weeks, finally cooled off with a dud in 28 minutes Monday. Kalkbrenner does have upside if he can get his minutes back into the 20s, making him worth watching closely in the coming days.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Quiet outing in win
Kalkbrenner closed Wednesday's 112-97 victory over the Grizzlies with six points (3-3 FG) and four rebounds in 15 minutes.
With Moussa Diabate thriving in Charlotte, Kalkbrenner's upside may be capped in the short term. Over the rookie's last four games, the center has averaged 21.0 minutes per contest with 9.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 21.0 minutes per contest. In that same stretch, Diabate has averaged a double-double in 25.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Double-double against Philly
Kalkbrenner closed Monday's 130-93 win over the 76ers with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench.
The double-double was the third of the season for Kalkbrenner and his first since Nov. 4. The rookie center has scored in double digits in four of nine January games (one start) since returning from an elbow injury, averaging 9.1 points, 6.0 boards, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 20.2 minutes per game on the month.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: No longer starting Saturday
Kalkbrenner is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.
Kalkbrenner was originally slated to start for the Hornets on Saturday. However, the rookie second-rounder will remain in his bench role while Moussa Diabate stays in Charlotte's starting lineup.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Starting Saturday vs. Washington
Kalkbrenner is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Saturday.
The rookie second-rounder has come off the bench in six of the Hornets' last seven games, but he'll reenter the starting lineup Saturday in place of Moussa Diabate. Kalkbrenner has averaged 8.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 20.0 minutes per game over his last seven outings.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Available Saturday
Kalkbrenner (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Kalkbrenner popped up on Friday's injury report due to a right wrist sprain, but he has been given the green light to play in Saturday afternoon's contest. In his seven outings (one start) since returning from a 10-game absence, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 20.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Likely to suit up Saturday
Kalkbrenner is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards due to a right wrist sprain.
The wrist injury is a new concern for Kalkbrenner, though he's still likely to suit up Saturday. Over seven appearances (one start) so far this month, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 8.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per tilt.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Limited in heavy loss
Kalkbrenner finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to Cleveland.
Kalkbrenner continues to struggle as he works his way back from an elbow injury that ended up costing him eight games. After an impressive start to his rookie season, Kalkbrenner has seemingly hit the hypothetical rookie wall, averaging just 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game in six appearances since returning from injury.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Scores 17 points in win
Kalkbrenner produced 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Sunday's 110-87 win over the Nuggets.
Kalkbrenner returned to the bench on Sunday after starting Saturday against the Warriors and matched a season high in points with 17 on 8-of-10 shooting. It marked his 13th game shooting 80 percent or better from the field this season, trailing only Rudy Gobert for the league lead. However, the rookie big man has now gone four straight games without recording a block, his longest drought of the season.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Back to bench Sunday
Kalkbrenner is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Kalkbrenner started in Saturday's loss to the Warriors and finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes. The rookie second-rounder will revert to the bench Sunday while Moussa Diabate reenters the Hornets' starting lineup following a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Steps into starting role
Kalkbrenner will start Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Kalkbrenner will draw the start after the team downgraded Moussa Diabate (hamstring) to out. Kalkbrenner has plenty of experience as a starter so far this season and is averaging 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks in his last six appearances with the first unit.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Continues to come off bench
Kalkbrenner totaled nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during Thursday's 135-117 win over the Lakers.
After missing 10 straight games due to an elbow injury, Kalkbrenner returned to action in Utah on Jan. 10 and posted 12 points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes. However, over his past two appearances, the rookie center has totaled only 11 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes. It's unclear if Kalkbrenner is still managing an injury or if the Hornets are just being overly cautious. Either way, Moussa Diabate has been the more productive center for Charlotte in recent games.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Nears double-double off bench
Kalkbrenner (elbow) accumulated 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks across 23 minutes during Saturday's 150-95 win over the Jazz.
Kalkbrenner returned from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow, chipping in double-digit points for just the third time across nine appearances (seven starts) since Dec. 1. The rookie big man led the second unit in rebounds as well, grabbing at least nine boards for the first time since Dec. 3. Kalkbrenner had started 25 of his 26 regular-season appearances entering Saturday's contest, so it will be worth monitoring his playing time and role going forward.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Won't start in return
Kalkbrenner (elbow) won't start Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Kalkbrenner is available to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow, though he'll come off the bench for just the second time this season. Moussa Diabate will remain in the starting five. In his lone appearance off the bench during a loss to New York on Dec. 3, Kalkbrenner posted eight points, nine rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Cleared to return
Kalkbrenner (elbow) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Kalkbrenner is officially ready to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained left elbow. The rookie center is averaging 8.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 25.6 minutes per game this season. He has started all but one of his 26 regular-season appearances thus far, though the Hornets could opt to deploy him off the bench, especially if he operates under a minutes restriction. Kalkbrenner's return will likely mean fewer minutes for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Probable for Saturday
Kalkbrenner (elbow) is probable to play Saturday in Utah.
Kalkbrenner is on track to return from a 10-game absence Saturday evening, so he'll likely have some sort of minutes restriction in his first game back. With the rookie big man expected to be back in the mix, there will be fewer minutes available for Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall. Check back for official word on Kalkbrenner's status closer to Saturday's tipoff at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Another absence coming
Kalkbrenner (elbow) will miss Thursday's game against Indiana.
The rookie center will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. He can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Utah.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-1, 256 lbs |
| Birthplace: St. Louis, MO |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Creighton |
| Experience: R |