Champions Classic Locked In Through 2028, Keeping College Basketball's 'Blue Bloods' Showdown Alive

The Champions Classic, college basketball's premier early-season event, has been locked in through 2028.

The event, which features four of college basketball's most storied programs - Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, and Michigan State - will continue to be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Champions Classic was first held in 2011 and has quickly become one of the most popular events in college basketball. The games are typically played in front of sellout crowds and feature some of the best players in the country.

The Champions Classic is a great way for fans to see some of the best college basketball teams in the country compete against each other. The games are always competitive and exciting, and the atmosphere is electric.

Here are some of the highlights from the Champions Classic over the years:

In 2011, Duke defeated Kansas in the inaugural Champions Classic game.
In 2012, Kentucky defeated Michigan State in the championship game.
In 2013, Duke defeated Kansas in the championship game.
In 2014, Kentucky defeated Michigan State in the championship game.
In 2015, Duke defeated Kansas in the championship game.
In 2016, Kentucky defeated Michigan State in the championship game.
In 2017, Duke defeated Kansas in the championship game.
In 2018, Kentucky defeated Michigan State in the championship game.
In 2019, Duke defeated Kansas in the championship game.
In 2020, the Champions Classic was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, Kansas defeated Duke in the championship game.
In 2022, Kentucky defeated Michigan State in the championship game.

The Champions Classic is one of the most prestigious events in college basketball, and it's great to see that it will continue to be played for many years to come.