ESPN.com · Nov 19, 2025
Champions Classic analysis: Duke-Kansas, Kentucky-Michigan State
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The 15th edition of Champions Classic ended with wins for the Michigan State Spartans and Duke Blue Devils, with the Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks on the other side of those respective results.
The Spartans dominated the Wildcats in the first game of the night at Madison Square Garden, running away with a 17-point victory. The second contest was a closer affair -- until it wasn't, and the No. 5 Blue Devils sealed the 12-point win.
What did we learn from both matchups? ESPN's college basketball reporter Myron Medcalf and NBA draft analyst Jeremy Woo break down what they're taking away from a star-studded night in New York City.
Champions Classic takeaways
