Michigan State looked dominant in its win over Kentucky, while Duke was able to outlast Kansas with Darryn Peterson sidelined due to injury.

The 2025 Champions Classic did not wow with tight games, but there were unmistakable messages sent. Here are some takeaways for Michigan State, Kentucky, Duke and Kansas' performances.

Boozer's stellar performance inside Madison Square Garden on Saturday helped push the Blue Devils to 5-0 on the year

The Champions Classic early season men’s college basketball event featuring Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State and Duke will be played at Chicago’s United Center on Nov. 10, 2026, ESPN announced Tuesday.

Duke basketball's Cameron Boozer made his Champions Classic and Madison Square Garden debut on Tuesday night, helping take down Kansas.

No. 5 Duke withstood a gritty effort from No. 24 Kansas in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night to escape with a 78-66 win inside Madison Square Garden. The final margin of victory obscured just how tense the action was for much of a close second half.

Rick Pitino has Mark Pope’s back and believes Kentucky will eventually be a “great basketball team” despite a blowout loss to Michigan State Tuesday night in the Champions Classic. The No. 12 Wildcats were throttled by No. 17 Michigan State, 83-66, for their second loss of the young season. They also lost at in-state rival Louisville last week.

Kentucky forward Mouhamed Dioubate left Tuesday's game against Michigan State in the second half with an injury. Here's what we know.