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Kansas basketball: 3 most intriguing games on 2023 nonconference slate

By Joshua Schulman

Dec 17, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) drives against Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) drives against Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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LEXINGTON, KY – JANUARY 28: Dajuan Harris Jr. #3 of the Kansas Jayhawks drives to the basket \auk\ at Rupp Arena on January 28, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – JANUARY 28: Dajuan Harris Jr. #3 of the Kansas Jayhawks drives to the basket \auk\ at Rupp Arena on January 28, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

3. Kansas basketball vs. Kentucky (Nov. 14, Champions Classic)

The Champions Classic never means much down the stretch. It’s always the first real game of the season for each team, and players are more or less just looking to get acclimated. Still, watching two blue blood programs squaring off will never get old.

Kentucky will be led by Antonio Reeves and highly touted recruit DJ Wagner following the departure of Oscar Tshiebwe this offseason. They’ll look to improve on a disappointing 22-12 season against the likely preseason No. 1 school.

John Calipari’s ‘Cats have been in some trouble lately, and they will have not made it past the second round of the NCAA Tournament in five years when the 2024 tourney approaches. If Kansas can mesh early, they could put away UK fairly easily.

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