At the Champions Classic, Kansas and Kentucky both looked like potential Final Four teams facing off at the United Center. There were 10 lead changes, over 80 possessions, All-American players playing like All-Americans, major shotmaking, and a game that was decided in crunch time.
For the second year in a row at this event, the Wildcats were unable to hold on to a lead entering the final media timeout. The Jayhawks outscored the Cats 11-1 over the final three-plus minutes of the game to secure an 89-84 victory in Chicago. The No. 1 ranked team in college basketball will remain the No.