Kentucky's ceiling rests on the shoulders of Amari Williams. Duke is talented, but needs more creativity. And Michigan State has work to do.

The 2024 edition of college basketball's first marquee event had poor shooting, questions about No. 1 and more after Kansas' win against Michigan State.

No. 1 Kansas survived another big early season test and outlasted Michigan State 77-69 in Atlanta in the first of a Champions Classic doubleheader. The 3-0 Jayhawks never quite pulled away in convincing fashion but nonetheless controlled the game throughout before building a comfortable margin and burying the Spartans late.

The Kansas Jayhawks took down the Michigan State Spartans 77-69 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night, powered by a dominant performance from Hunter Dickinson and a milestone victory for head coach Bill Self.

The challenge ramps up Tuesday for Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball, as the Spartans face No. 1 Kansas in the Champions Classic in Atlanta.

Most of the attention entering this game will be aimed toward Duke and its freshmen tandem of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Both are highly skilled players with elite traits that will likely lead to them being first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Michigan State basketball participated in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night with a match-up against Kansas. Unfortunately, the Spartans went ice cold from the floor and fell to the Jayhawks 77 to 29.

Hunter Dickson led No. 1 Kansas to an impressive win over Michigan State, while Mark Pope aced his first big test as Kentucky's head coach.

T he State Farm Champions Classic was Tuesday night and for the 14th straight year Kansas, Michigan State, Duke and Kentucky dazzled fans with high-quality college basketball. The

Last night marked the 14th annual Champions Classic, an early season showcase that has become college basketball tradition. Started in 2011, the event features four premier programs: Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State.