Overview
- The Champions Classic matchup tips Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and will air on ESPN.
- Freshman guard Darryn Peterson, out the last two games with hamstring tightness, remains day-to-day as Bill Self emphasizes long-term health.
- Kansas is 3-1 and up to No. 23 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after two home wins without Peterson.
- With Peterson limited, Self pointed to Melvin Council Jr. to initiate offense and highlighted recent boosts from Tre White and a 25-point, 10-rebound game by Flory Bidunga.
- Duke enters 4-0 with freshman Cameron Boozer posting standout numbers, though Kansas has won five of the last six meetings between the programs.