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Couch: In taking down Duke, MSU basketball shows it has the shot-making and defensive teeth to win big
MSU basketball takes down Duke, showing shot-making and defensive capabilities
Champions Classic
10 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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College basketball rankings: Kentucky falls out of Top 25 And 1 after Kansas dominates Mark Pope's Wildcats
Kansas defeated Kentucky 89-69 in the Champions Classic, dropping the Wildcats out of the Top 25.
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Kansas' three-week trial thrashes Kentucky's five-month build in eye-opening Champions Classic performance
Kansas dominates Kentucky in a high-profile college basketball matchup, sending shockwaves through early-season rankings.
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Dismantling of Duke by Michigan State shows it might be time to recalibrate expectations for Blue Devils
Duke's wire-to-wire loss to Michigan State marks a rare college basketball first in at least two decades.
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Jeremy Fears Jr. races out to early lead for national player of year in Michigan State's upset win over Duke
Michigan State upset No. 2 Duke 79-73 in the Champions Classic behind Jeremy Fears Jr.'s 11 assists and game-high scoring.
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CRAWFORD | Kansas 89, Kentucky 69: Different players, same problems for Mark Pope
Kansas defeated Kentucky 89-69 in the Champions Classic in Chicago, showcasing ongoing problems for Wildcats head coach Mark Pope.
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Tom Izzo gets Duke revenge as Michigan State wins in Champions Classic
No. 5 Michigan State beat No. 2 Duke in the Champions Classic, handing Tom Izzo's team a win over the Blue Devils.
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College basketball picks for loaded Top 25 schedule: Duke vs. Michigan State, Kentucky vs. Kansas predictions
A Champions Classic doubleheader featuring Duke–Michigan State and Kentucky–Kansas is driving a wave of picks, promos and preview coverage.
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Champions Classic 2026: Previewing Duke-Michigan State, Kentucky-Kansas
The 2026 Champions Classic tips off Tuesday in Chicago with No. 1 Duke facing Michigan State and Kentucky meeting Kansas.
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College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Arizona vs. UCLA, more Top 25 games on opening day
Coverage tracks major college basketball, football, and NFL matchups with extensive predictions, picks, and odds.