The Kentucky Wildcats suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday night, falling to the Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic, 89-84.
This was Kentucky’s first true test of the 2023-24 season, as the Jayhawks are the consensus No. 1 team and the trendy pick to win the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Kentucky looked every bit like a Final Four contender, even leading by double figures in the second half, but the veteran Jayhawks finished strong and came away with the W.
Kentucky was once again without the services of Aaron Bradshaw and Ugonna Onyenso, who are recovering from foot surgery, while Zvonimir is awaiting clearance from the NCAA.