2025 State Farm Champions Classic Preview
- Peyton Plant
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
State Farm Champions Classic
Madison Square Garden
November 18, 2025
Game Times:
Michigan State vs. Kentucky — 6:30 PM ET (ESPN)
Kansas vs. Duke — 9:00 PM ET (ESPN)
The 2025 State Farm Champions Classic returns to its original home, Madison Square Garden, for the event’s 15th anniversary, featuring a marquee doubleheader: Michigan State vs. Kentucky and Kansas vs. Duke. As always, the Champions Classic doubles as an early proving ground for elite NBA prospects, including numerous players currently featured on the Babcock Hoops 2026 NBA Draft Big Board.
Below are the key prospects to keep an eye on, along with their Big Board ranking and scouting report links.
Prospects to Watch
Darryn Peterson | Kansas (Injured)
Class: Freshman
Position: Guard
Height / Weight: 6'6", 205 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 1
2025–26 Stats: 21.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 60.0% FG
Cameron Boozer | Duke
Class: Freshman
Position: Forward/Center
Height / Weight: 6'9", 250 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 3
2025–26 Stats: 22.5 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 4.3 APG, 54.9% FG
Jayden Quaintance | Kentucky (Injured)
Class:Â Sophomore
Position: Center
Height / Weight: 6'10", 255 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 11
2025–26 Stats: N/A
Isaiah Evans | Duke
Class:Â Sophomore
Position: Guard/Forward
Height / Weight: 6'6", 180 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 17
2025–26 Stats: 13.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.8 APG, 38.5% FG
Dame Sarr | Duke
Class:Â Freshman
Position: Guard/Forward
Height / Weight: 6'8", 190 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 23
2025–26 Stats: 9.8 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 0.5 APG, 52.2% FG
Flory Bidunga | Kansas
Class:Â Sophomore
Position: Forward/Center
Height / Weight: 6'10", 235 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 35
2025–26 Stats: 17.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, 76.3% FG
Jaland Lowe | Kentucky
Class:Â Junior
Position: Guard
Height / Weight: 6'1", 170 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 49
2025–26 Stats: 7.5 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 5.0 APG, 26.7% FG
Otega Oweh | Kentucky
Class:Â Senior
Position: Guard/Forward
Height / Weight: 6'4", 220 lbs
Big Board Ranking: No. 51
2025–26 Stats: 13.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.0 APG, 46.2% FG
Event Recap Coming Soon
Babcock Hoops NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock will be in attendance and will provide a post-event recap with scouting impressions and evaluation notes. Stay tuned.
In the meantime, review the Babcock Hoops 2026 NBA Draft Big Board for our full rankings and evaluations. →
