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College basketball is buzzing about Kentucky’s win over No. 1 Michigan State, specifically Tyrese Maxey’s stunning performance. Here’s a roundup of takes from the national media to start your morning.
That hyped freshman wasn’t there — Memphis 7-foot-1 center James Wiseman and North Carolina point guard Cole Anthony were elsewhere — until Tyrese Maxey took the floor, coming off the bench in his college debut. He’s not going to spend a lot of time there moving forward based on this performance.
The 6-foot-3 guard from Texas owned the evening, dazzling the crowd with his quickness, poise and shot-making ability.