The 2014 Orlando Classic seems destined for a Kansas vs. Michigan State championship game matchup. Who wouldn't want to see these two Champions Classic participants get after it on Nov. 30?
The Jayhawks and Spartans are the clear class of a field that also includes Tennessee, Santa Clara, Rhode Island, Rider, Marquette and Georgia Tech. Of those six, only the Volunteers reached last season's NCAA Tournament, though UT is breaking in a new coach in Donnie Tyndhall. Marquette is also in the new coach category, with former Duke assistant Steve Wojciechowski now in charge.
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We take a look at the TV schedule and bracket.
(All times Eastern)
Nov. 27
Quarterfinals
Tennessee 64, Santa Clara 57
Kansas 76, Rhode Island 60
Michigan State 77, Rider 45
Marquette 72, Georgia Tech 70
Nov. 28
Semifinals
Kansas 82, Tennessee 67
Michigan State 79, Marquette 68
Consolation bracket
Rhode Island 66, Santa Clara 44
Georgia Tech 61, Rider 54
Nov. 30
Championship game: Kansas vs. Michigan State, 1 p.m., ESPN
Third-place game: Tennessee vs. Marquette, 4 p.m., ESPN2
Fifth-place game: Rhode Island vs. Georgia Tech, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU
Seventh-place game: Santa Clara vs. Rider, 10:30 a.m., ESPN3
