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.

Michigan State will be part of the State Farm Champions Classic for the next four years, ESPN announced via press release on Tuesday. The announcement details plans for a three-year extension of the current contract.

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.

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.

It’s a privilege, the way Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sees it, for his Spartans to be invited to their 14th straight Champions Classic. MSU will take on No. 1 Kansas in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday night, a rapid acceleration from its pair of warm-up games against mid-major opponents.

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.