The wait is over.
No. 2 Kentucky is set to open the 2019-20 season against No. 1 Michigan State in the Champions Classic.
The game is slated to begin at 9:30 pm EST, but it will end up being 30 minutes after the first game ends, so it could be later depending on how long Kansas vs. Duke takes to finish. If history is any indication, it is likely that the game will not tip off until closer to 10:00 pm EST.
There’s no better way to begin the 2019-2020 season, under the bright lights at Madison Square Garden, arguably the most famous sports venue in the world, and both teams entering the contest ranked No.