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Five early men's college basketball games to watch

Gonzaga and Michigan State will test themselves early against some of college basketball's traditional powers.

By Marcus Fuller

November 9, 2022 at 11:00AM
Tyson Walker and Michigan State will play two marquee games in a span of five days. (Darron Cummings, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Nov. 11: Gonzaga vs. Michigan State in Armed Forces Classic

Nov. 15: Kentucky vs. Michigan State in Champions Classic

Nov. 15: Kansas vs. Duke in Champions Classic

Nov. 16: Gonzaga vs. Texas in Spokane, Wash.

Nov. 18: UCLA vs. Illinois in Main Event in Las Vegas

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Marcus Fuller

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Marcus Fuller covers Gophers men's basketball and college basketball for the Star Tribune. He has 13 years of experience covering Twin Cities college and professional sports. 

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