The Hornets officially sign 7-foot center Ryan Kalkbrenner to a four-year deal, and here’s why fans should be excited about the defensive anchor out of Creighton.

No. 34 overall pick Ryan Kalkbrenner reportedly signed a four-year, $9.97 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Center Ryan Kalkbrenner played five years at Creighton, where he averaged 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in his last season.