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Kentucky is a title contender! Duke is doomed? Judging five early-season overreactions

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No. 19 Kentucky beats No. 6 Duke 77-72 at Champions Classic in Atlanta .

Cooper Flagg , Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach scored 50 points for the Blue Devils .

The pool of potential title contenders is vast, but Kentucky proved it belongs in that mix.

Flagg 's late turnovers and tunnel vision offered a reminder that it's never easy to make a Final Four run.

Jayhawks coach Bill Self has brought in several new recruits to help his team.

Jayhawks are 2 -2 in their first three games of the season.

Villanova 's coach is 37-34 in his third season , without a postseason appearance.

John Calipari's team needs more time together to solidify a lineup that could be country's best.

The injury bug has already been a significant storyline for the Razorbacks in Calipari 's first season .

Arkansas has only nine standout players when fully healthy.

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