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Mark Pope is in trouble and Jeremy Fears Jr. is unwordly: Champions Classic takeaways
Mark Pope needed a win, but his seat only got hotter after Kentucky's ugly showing against Kansas in the 2026 Champions Classic.
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- Yahoo SportsMark Pope is in trouble and Jeremy Fears Jr. is unwordly: Champions Classic takeawaysMark Pope needed a win, but his seat only got hotter after Kentucky's ugly showing against Kansas in the 2026 Champions Classic.
- Fox SportsJeremy Fears Jr. Leads No. 5 Michigan State Past No. 2 Duke In Champions ClassicJeremy Fears Jr. had 18 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds as No. 5 Michigan State shut down No. 2 Duke for a rugged 79-73 win.