Category: Champions Classic 2018

By Justin A. Byers | @Justin_A_Byers Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — In the highly-anticipated contest between No.1 Kansas and No. 10 Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic, the Jayhawks proved they are worthy of their top pre-season ranking with a 92-87 win over the Spartans. Freshman guard Quentin Grimes scored 21 points, …

By DeSherion McBroom | @dvo_maximus Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — When John Calipari entered the post-game conference room at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the coach of the second-ranked Kentucky Wildcats looked mesmerized and deflated. A highly anticipated game to begin the college basketball season had ended with a command of resignation, a shocking 34-point loss …