Ryan Kalkbrenner Talks Huskies, Big East, and Much More!!

In this episode of Big East Energy Weekly, host Casey Matthews sits down with Creighton legend Ryan Kalkbrenner to break down the highly anticipated "Pink Out" rivalry game against No. 2 UConn. They discuss the unique challenges of the UConn vs. Creighton rivalry, with Ryan reflecting on his intense battles against elite Huskies bigs like Adama Sanogo and Donovan Clingan. The conversation offers rare technical insights, as the 4-time defensive player of the year explains how Coach Dan Hurley designs specific actions to exploit Creighton's signature drop defense. Ryan also shares his journey toward the NBA lifestyle, discussing his time with the Charlotte Hornets organization and how Coach Greg McDermott prepares players for the professional ranks by building elite practice habits. Ryan discusses the toughest coaches in the Big East and identifies the most difficult matchups for him in the past. in the paint, this episode is a deep dive into the strategy and energy that defines Big East basketball. 🎙️ Hosted by Mark Zanetto & Casey Matthews 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube: youtube.com/bigeastenergynetwork 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-east-energy-network/id1761234567 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xBigEastEnergy 📱 Follow the Network: X (Twitter): @BigEastEnergy Instagram: @bigeast_energy Thank you to our network sponsor Homefield Apparel. Your go-to spot for all your Big East gear! Check them out at: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhCMUq9arFrlCmrtnXWy_09UT0zmZmpJ8No-8mfKOwGRyv6uPx #collegebasketball #ncaabasketball #bigeastbasketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices