No. 19 Kentucky Surprises No. 6 Duke, No. 1 Kansas Handles Michigan State at 2024 Champions Classic

No. 19 Kentucky Upsets No. 6 Duke 71-64

In a thrilling matchup at the 2024 Champions Classic, No. 19 Kentucky pulled off a stunning upset over No. 6 Duke 71-64. Kentucky controlled the tempo of the game from the start, holding Duke to just 38.5% shooting from the field. Oscar Tshiebwe led the way for Kentucky with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Cason Wallace added 16 points.

Despite a late rally by Duke, Kentucky held on for the victory. The Blue Devils were led by Dariq Whitehead's 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Kentucky's strong defensive performance. The Wildcats improved to 2-0 on the season, while Duke fell to 1-1.

No. 1 Kansas Cruises Past Michigan State 87-74

In the second game of the Champions Classic, No. 1 Kansas cruised to an 87-74 victory over Michigan State. The Jayhawks were led by Jalen Wilson's 25 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin McCullar Jr. added 19 points, while Gradey Dick chipped in 16 points.

Kansas dominated the game from the start, building a 20-point lead by halftime. Michigan State was unable to keep pace with Kansas' high-powered offense. The Spartans were led by A.J. Hoggard's 19 points, but it was not enough to overcome Kansas' superior firepower. The Jayhawks improved to 2-0 on the season, while Michigan State fell to 0-2.

The Champions Classic

The Champions Classic is an annual college basketball event that brings together four of the top teams in the country. The event has been held every year since 2011, and it has featured some of the most memorable games in recent college basketball history. The 2024 Champions Classic was no exception, with two thrilling games that showcased the best that college basketball has to offer.