Kentucky Wildcats struggle against Kansas Jayhawks in Champions Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 5:12 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats lost to the Kansas Jayhawks 89-69 on November 10 in the Champions Classic. After a rough start, marked by early foul trouble for key players, Kentucky was unable to recover as Kansas built a substantial lead. The Wildcats, under Mark Pope, have faced criticism for recent performances, raising questions about the direction of the program. Kentucky is scheduled to play against Northern Arizona next on November 13.
- •Kansas led 46-36 at halftime and extended the advantage after the break.
- •Kentucky's players faced foul trouble, hampering their size advantage.
- •Turnovers and defensive rebounding issues contributed to the loss.
- •Zoom Diallo performed well, but it was not enough for Kentucky.
- •The next game for Kentucky is against Northern Arizona on November 13.
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"Ugly. Ugly. Ugly. Things are not well for Kentucky Basketball.
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