Rapid Starts and Midweek Measuring Sticks

The college basketball season is off and running, and eyes turn to midweek action for a pair of premier non-conference tests.

Opening Week Results

After No. 22 UCLA’s win over No. 5 Arizona in Las Vegas, other teams followed with some notable highlights.

The slate continues to ramp up with two ranked midweek matchups.

Spartans Take on Duke in Chicago

Tom Izzo and Michigan State have recorded wins against non-conference rival Duke over the years, including a 2019 Elite Eight thriller and a 78-68 upset in the 2005 Sweet 16. On Tuesday night at the United Center, the No. 6 Spartans have a chance to write another chapter against the No. 2 Blue Devils at the Champions Classic (7 p.m. ET on ESPN).

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