No. 1 Kansas survived another big early season test and outlasted Michigan State 77-69 in Atlanta in the first of a Champions Classic doubleheader. The 3-0 Jayhawks never quite pulled away in convincing fashion but nonetheless controlled the game throughout before building a comfortable margin and burying the Spartans late.

Kentucky's ceiling rests on the shoulders of Amari Williams. Duke is talented, but needs more creativity. And Michigan State has work to do.

He’s not only been terrific on the recruiting trail but also passed his first real test, a 77-72 win over the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils. The Wildcats were on fire to start the game