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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope did not mince words after the team lost to Michigan State.

Mark Pope Bashes Kentucky’s ’Discombobulated’ Performance vs. Michigan State

Madison Williams
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Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Kentucky's loss to Michigan State proved this team has a chemistry problem

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles as Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

MSU Makes Big Statement with Champions Classic Win over Kentucky

Jacob Cotsonika
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Nov 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope questions a call of blocking on the Cats while they take on Nicholls in the first half at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Nov. 4, 2025.

How to watch Kentucky take on #17 Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 18, 2025
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media following a 75-66 exhibition win over Bowling Green on Oct. 23, 2025.

Tom Izzo Raves About Incoming Freshman Class

Luke Joseph
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Nov 18, 2025

Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe (15) handles the ball during the first half against the Valparaiso Beacons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky will be without a key guard against #17 Michigan State

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 18, 2025

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo (left) has a conversation with guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (right) during a game against the San Jose State Spartans on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Breaking Down, Predicting MSU's Game vs. Kentucky in Champions Classic

Jacob Cotsonika
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Nov 18, 2025

Michigan State Spartans center Mady Sissoko (22) rushes up the court in excitement after dunking the ball Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Michigan State  Spartans defeated the Kentucky Wildcats in double overtime, 86-77.

Ncaa Basketball Uk Vs Michigan State Hoops Michigan State Spartans At University Of Kentucky Wildcats

Remembering the Last Epic MSU–Kentucky Matchup

Carter Landis
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Nov 18, 2025

Michigan State center Carson Cooper battles for a rebound during a game against Colgate on Nov. 3, 2025.

How to Watch, Listen to Michigan State's Clash vs. Kentucky

Jacob Cotsonika
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Nov 18, 2025
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo.

Michigan State vs. Kentucky Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Tuesday, Nov. 18

Peter Dewey
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Nov 18, 2025

Oct 30, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his players during the first half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three reasons #12 Kentucky will lose to #17 Michigan State

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 17, 2025

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, talks to Coen Carr during the second half in the game against San Jose State on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo shared his thoughts on Kentucky ahead of the State Farm Champions Classic

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 17, 2025

Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) lets out a scream while being introduced during starting lineup introductions before a game against the San Jose State Spartans on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Where Michigan State Basketball Stands in Latest AP Poll

Jacob Cotsonika
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Nov 17, 2025

Oct 30, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps on the sideline during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will beat Michigan State

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 17, 2025

Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Key Players MSU Basketball Needs Against Kentucky

Carter Landis
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Nov 17, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) shoots the ball against Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Breaking Down the Starting 5 of MSU's Next Opponent, Kentucky

Jacob Cotsonika
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Nov 17, 2025

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo hunches over while watching his team take on San Jose State on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Michigan State’s Recent Recruiting Addition Surges Program to New Heights

Luke Joseph
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Nov 15, 2025

Michigan State's Kur Teng gets back on defense after a 3-pointer against Colgate during the first half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Why MSU Needs Sophomore Shooter To Take Another Step

Carter Landis
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Nov 15, 2025

Michigan State's Trey Fort shoots against San Jose State during the first half on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

MSU Struggles Reveal Free Throws, Threes Come at a Cost

Carter Landis
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Nov 14, 2025
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