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Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes calls matchup with Kentucky 'personal'
The Kansas freshman scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Jayhawks beat Kentucky 89-69 in the Champions Classic.
- On Tuesday, Kansas Jayhawks freshman guard Tyran Stokes led his team to an 89-69 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats at the State Farm Champions Classic in Chicago. Stokes recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.
- Stokes, a Louisville native, narrowed his college choice to Kansas, Kentucky, and Oregon before joining the Jayhawks. He admitted facing Kentucky felt 'personal' given his hometown ties to the program's rivals.
- Tre White, a former Louisville player, scored a career-high 30 points against the Wildcats. Stokes also shot efficiently, connecting on 4 of 8 attempts from 3-point range.
- Kansas coach Bill Self praised his freshman, stating Stokes 'handled the moment better than I actually anticipated.' Self noted the emotional intensity served as a positive factor during the high-stakes game.
- The performance marks a strong start for Stokes' freshman season. His deep ties to Kentucky basketball tradition heightened the matchup's intensity as the Jayhawks secured a decisive win in Chicago.
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The Hamilton SpectatorKansas freshman Tyran Stokes calls matchup with Kentucky ‘personal’
CHICAGO (AP) — It came down to Kansas and Kentucky, and Tyran Stokes decided to join the Jayhawks. On Tuesday night, he showed the Wildcats exactly what they were missing. Stokes looked quite comfortable in the first big test of his freshman season, helping No. 15 Kansas to an 89-69 victory over No. 24 Kentucky....
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