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

The 2024 edition of college basketball's first marquee event had poor shooting, questions about No. 1 and more after Kansas' win against Michigan State.

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.

Here are three takeaways from the Champions Classic. Dickinson's efficiency carries No. 1 Kansas to victory, gives Bill Self the most wins in the program. Despite a rough shooting

Michigan State basketball will take on Kansas for the fifth time in the Champions Classic on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. in Atlanta.

Hunter Dickson led No. 1 Kansas to an impressive win over Michigan State, while Mark Pope aced his first big test as Kentucky's head coach.