Who is the wife of Ryan Kalkbrenner?

Last Modified Feb 4, 2025 10:20 GMT
Ryan Kalkbrenner with his wife. Source: @11ryank

Ryan Kalkbrenner is a college basketball player for the Creighton Bluejays. Hailing from Missouri, Kalkbrenner attended Trinity Catholic High School where he began his basketball prep career. During his high school career, he earned the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 and ended high school as a four-star recruit. He began his collegiate career with the Creighton Bluejays in 2020. Kalkbrenner made his debut for the Bluejays in the game against North Dakota State where he recorded eight points and two offensive rebounds for 11 minutes of game time. In the summer of 2021, he became a member of Team USA for the FIBA World Cup in Latvia, where he played alongside the likes of Chet Holmgren and Jaden Ivey. His performance in the semifinal against Canada included 10 points and four rebounds. Kalkbrenner contributed to the team's Gold medal at the 2021 FIBA World Cup.

As of the 2023-24 season, Kalkbrenner was named the Honorable Mention All-American by Associated Press and 247Sports, Second Team All-BIG EAST selection, and was a three-time BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year, winning the honors in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Ryan Kalkbrenner wife

Ryan and Rachael Kalkbrenner. Source: @11ryank

According to their official Instagram profiles, Ryan Kalkbrenner's wife is Rachael Kalkbrenner, née Saunders. Rachael is a former Creighton Bluejays basketball player who completed her collegiate basketball journey in 2022.

Rachael Kalkbrenner's physical attributes

Rachael Kalkbrenner height

According to her official Creighton Bluejays roster, Rachael stands 5 feet 9 inches tall.

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What does Rachael Kalkbrenner do for a living?

Rachael Kalkbrenner was a former basketball guard for the Creighton Bluejays from 2018-2022.

Rachael Kalkbrenner Parents

According to her official Creighton Bluejays roster, Rachael Saunders's father, Mike, played football at Iowa while her mother, Heather was a golfer and swimmer at Luther College.

Rachael Saunders Social Media

Social MediaFollowersPosts
Instagram @rachael_k_1,986 followers (as of February 2025)12 posts (as of February 2025)
X (formerly Twitter) @RachSaunders_111,351 Followers (as of February 2025)3771 posts (as of February 2025)

How long have Ryan Kalkbrenner and Rachael Kalkbrenner been married?

According to their official Instagram accounts, Ryan and Rachael Kalkbrenner got married on August 30, 2024. The duo has been married for six months, as of February 2025.

Pictures of Ryan and Rachael Kalkbrenner

Ryan and Rachael Kalkbrenner. Source: @rachael_k_
Ryan and Rachael Kalkbrenner at their engagement. Source: @11ryank

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FAQs on Ryan Kalkbrenner

A. Ryan Kalkbrenner is 22 years old, as of January 2025. 

A. Ryan Kalkbrenner is 7ft 1 in tall.

A. Ryan Kalkbrenner represents the Creighton Bluejays in NCAA Division I men’s college basketball.

A. Ryan Kalkbrenner averaged 17.3 points per game in the 2023/24 season.

A. Ryan Kalkbrenner wears jersey #11 for the Creighton Bluejays. 

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