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University of North Carolina's senior guard Seth Trimble, who was sidelined with a broken forearm since November 9, has been medically cleared to play and is expected to participate in the upcoming game against Ohio State in Atlanta during the CBS Sports Classic.
Kentucky faces St. John’s in the CBS Sports Classic, featuring a matchup between former coach Rick Pitino and his former player and current UK coach Mark Pope, with both teams aiming for Final Four potential. The game also highlights potential return of Jayden Quaintence and Kentucky's recent strong performance against Indiana.
The No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels (10-1) are set to face Ohio State (8-2) in Atlanta's CBS Sports Classic on December 20, with UNC aiming for their first 11-1 start since 2006-07, led by standout freshmen Caleb Wilson and transfer Henri Veesaar, as they continue their strong season and seek to extend their winning streak in the classic.
No. 14 Kentucky defeated No. 9 North Carolina 87-83 in the CBS Sports Classic, with freshmen leading the way for the Wildcats. Kentucky's top four scorers were all freshmen, contributing to their 36-14 bench points advantage. Despite a late charge from North Carolina, Kentucky's depth and versatility proved to be the difference. This win solidifies Kentucky's rotation depth and highlights their talented core of freshmen, while North Carolina's R.J. Davis continues his impressive scoring streak.
Ohio State faces a tough challenge against UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic, as the Bruins boast a strong defense and a formidable front line. UCLA allows the fifth-fewest points per game in the country and has a massive starting lineup, including a 7-foot-3 center and a 6-foot-10 power forward. Ohio State will need to rely on three-point shooting and solid interior defense to secure a victory. The game is a homecoming for Buckeye point guard Bruce Thornton, who hails from Atlanta. Prediction: Ohio State 72, UCLA 68.
The Kentucky Wildcats are set to face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the CBS Sports Classic today, with hopes of securing a significant win to boost their momentum. The Wildcats are in need of a notable victory, as their most prominent win this season came against a struggling Miami team. The Tar Heels, on the other hand, have already defeated Tennessee and Arkansas. Predictions for the game are mixed, and fans are reminiscing about the memorable matchups between these two teams in the past.
Kentucky will face off against North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic, looking for their first Quad 1 victory of the season. The game will take place in Atlanta, where Kentucky has had success in the past. North Carolina leads the all-time series, but Kentucky has a winning record against them under coach John Calipari. The game will feature standout players such as RJ Davis for North Carolina and Armando Bacot for Kentucky. Kentucky's Ugonna Onyenso may make his debut after recovering from a foot injury.
Ohio State men's basketball team has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2023-24 season, which includes matchups against Oakland, Texas A&M, Alabama, Oregon/Santa Clara, Central Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Kentucky/North Carolina/UCLA, New Orleans, and West Virginia. Head coach Chris Holtmann called it the "best and most challenging overall schedule we have put together in a few years."