SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Creighton senior Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of five finalists for the 2024 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. The annual Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, named after the Class of 1995 Hall of Famer and three-time NCAA Champion, celebrates its 10th year by honoring the top centers in Division I men's college basketball.
| 2024 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Finalists | |
| PJ Hall | Clemson |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | Creighton |
| Hunter Dickinson | Kansas |
| Armando Bacot | North Carolina |
| Zach Edey | Purdue |
Kalkbrenner ranks in the top five nationally in blocked shots (90) and top 10 nationally in field goal percentage (.