The 2024 college basketball season is shaping up with key matchups announced, including Purdue's rematch against North Carolina State at the Rady Children's Invitational on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. Kansas will face Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. ET in the Champions Classic on Nov. 12, followed by a matchup between Kentucky and Duke at 9:00 p.m. ET. Duke and Kansas will also compete in the Las Vegas Showdown on Nov. 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET, with both teams being preseason favorites. Kansas, led by coach Bill Self, aims to rebound from a disappointing last season, bolstered by veteran players and high-profile transfers. Purdue is also regarded highly with a strong returning backcourt and challenging nonconference schedule. The Champions Classic will take place in Atlanta, marking its first return there in 12 years.