It’s rare that Kansas basketball is maybe the third most important thing on KU fandom’s mind, but with an election Tuesday and KU in the midst of another football coaching search, the Champions Classic may have taken a bit of a backseat thus far.
Michigan State lost its two most talented players off last year’s team, but unlike Kansas neither one was a guard. They do return an experienced, and very good, backcourt, which should cause Kansas some worry, especially in a season opener.
The Spartans will probably start 1 senior, 3 juniors, and a freshman (maybe?