Sporting News

● By Kyle Irving
The 2022-23 college basketball season tipped off last week, but the Champions Classic always feels like the true start to the new season. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, four of the most prestigious programs in college hoops will face off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with No. 4 Kentucky taking on Michigan State and No. 7 Duke taking on No. 5 Kansas. There will be plenty of NBA-level talent on display at the Champions Classic, giving fans a prime opportunity to get their first look at some of the top college basketball prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft class. With freshmen like Cason Wallace (Kentucky), Dereck Lively (Duke), Kyle Filipowski (Duke) and Gradey Dick (Kansas) taking the floor, you won't want to miss your first opportunity to catch these young stars on the national stage.

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