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.

Complete statistics from Tuesday night’s Kentucky Wildcats 2024-25 men’s basketball game against the Duke Blue Devils at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

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.