Kentucky Roundup: Kansas in Chicago Tonight, Sivka Buzz and Volleyball Honors

It's Champions Classic night, BBN. Kentucky and Kansas tip at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN from the United Center, and the whole country is weighing in.

KSR rounded up the national media takes on Kentucky vs. Kansas, and Yahoo Sports lays out three keys to a Kentucky win. ESPN's Champions Classic preview has Duke-Michigan State and our Cats in one place. Want the bigger picture? KSR also checks in on bracketology one week into the season.

The women are having a moment too. KSR says the college basketball world can't stop talking about Ajša Sivka, and Kenny Brooks' team just jumped to No. 10 in the Coaches Poll.

Around the Blue: BVM Sports reports Saylors and O'Brien earned SEC Week 11 volleyball honors.

Our Take: Kansas has been a problem for this program, and a night like this is how you flip that story. Big stage, big crowd, big chance. Go Cats!