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The Duke Blue Devils and Kentucky Wildcats lock horns in a marquee non-conference regular season matchup on Tuesday.
Both teams have impressed college basketball fans with lopsided wins in their first two games. Duke ran past Maine (96-62) and Army (100-58) while Kentucky overpowered Wright State (103-62) and Bucknell (100-72) going into Tuesday's colossal collision.
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Jon Scheyer's squad has been good as advertised with freshman sensations Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach and Kon Knueppel producing awesome numbers for the Blue Devils in victories against Maine and Army. They have also blended well with veterans Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster, resulting in an early 2-0 record in the 2024-25 college basketball season.
The same has been said for Kentucky under new coach and former Wildcats team captain Mark Pope. The former BYU bench tactician effectively handled Kentucky in its first two games, giving the Big Blue Nation something to cheer about.
The surprising surge has also reached the NBA with former Kentucky star and Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis admitting in a recent "SportsCenter" interview with Michael Eaves that he's a huge fan of Pope.
The Champions Classic showdown will serve as an early test for both teams aspiring to win their first title in at least a decade.
How to watch Duke Blue Devils vs Kentucky Wildcats tonight?
Duke and Kentucky square off at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. ESPN will air the proceedings on live television while Fubo will present it via livestream.
What time is Duke Blue Devils vs Kentucky Wildcats game?
The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday right after the first game between Michigan State and No. 1 seed Kansas.
What to expect from Duke Blue Devils vs Kentucky Wildcats game tonight?
Jon Scheyer's freshmen combo of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach will have their first big challenge this season against the Mark Pope-coached Wildcats, who are mostly composed of transfers from various schools.
It will be worth watching how Scheyer will keep pace with Pope's quickfire offense that has averaged 101.5 points per game in the first two games of the season.
Like Scheyer, Pope's coaching skills will also be tested. He'll face the challenge of three five-star freshmen who'll likely be picked as first-rounders in the 2025 NBA draft.
His defensive strategy against the trio and his counter-offensive will be interesting to see as millions of college basketball fans anticipate this early clash of Blue Blood programs.
Duke Blue Devils vs Kentucky Wildcats ticket prices
Single ticket rates for the State Farm Champions Classic doubleheader range from $50 to $1,491, according to Ticketmaster. Most of the cheapest seats are located at Section 200 of the arena while the most expensive ticket available is at Section Floor 4, Row DDD.
Furthermore, the most expensive tickets for two people are priced at $1,601.
Who do you think will walk away with the win between Duke and Kentucky? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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