Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) has his shot blocked by Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the ...

The Kansas Jayhawks survived a second half onslaught by North Carolina on Friday, and now they get to face an entirely different challenge in one of the biggest early season stages: The Champions Classic. Tonight's opponent is the only team in the event that has avoided a losing record against Kansas, the Michigan State Spartans.

Here’s a game prediction and betting odds for KU basketball’s matchup vs. Michigan State in the Champions Classic.

Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history as the No. 1 Jayhawks pulled away from Michigan State for a 77-69 victory in

No. 1 KU took ill-advised shots, let Michigan State get key rebounds and looked lackadaisical on the court. During one timeout, Self told his team it didn’t come ready to play in the second half. Until

Hunter Dickinson’s 50th career double-double helped boost No. 1 Kansas over Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic, 77-69. It was a historic night for Kansas head coach Bill Self. Self passed Phog Allen for most wins in program history with 591.