The wait is nearly over.
The No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats are set to open their 2019-20 campaign when they take on the No. 1 Michigan State Spartans 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.