Let’s exit the CBS Sports Classic in 2024. It’s time for Kentucky to move on. Some great memories have been made over the 11 years – mostly against North Carolina – and now Kentucky should find more opportunities in December.

After being coached by Ohio State in the 2024 CBS Sports Classic, the Wildcats suffered a loss in the annual doubleheader event. Kentucky fell to 5-6 in the CBS Sports Classic with Saturday’s loss to the Buckeyes. Even worse, Kentucky is winless in three meetings against Ohio State.

It must also have something to do with New York. Kentucky is 0-3 when the CBS Sports Classic is held in New York and has lost twice to Ohio State, first in 2015 at Barclays Center and again Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Jamal MurrayWith 33 points on 7-for-9 shooting from 3, Ohio State couldn’t even be beaten in 2015.

The CBS Sports Classic was extended in 2022 through 2026; However, there is no location or date for next year’s game. Let’s forget it. Everyone goes their own way. Kentucky can play UNC in the ACC/SEC Challenge, and the other two schools can win and lose based on their track record against Kentucky.

Kentucky on the CBS Sports Classic

• 2024: Ohio State 85, Kentucky 65 – New York
• 2023: Kentucky 87, North Carolina 83 – Atlanta
• 2022: UCLA 63, Kentucky 53 – New York
• 2021: Kentucky 98, North Carolina 69 – Las Vegas
• 2020: North Carolina 75, Kentucky 63 – Cleveland
• 2019: Ohio State 71, Kentucky 65 – Las Vegas
• 2018: Kentucky 80, North Carolina 72 – Chicago
• 2017: UCLA 83, Kentucky 75 – New Orleans
• 2016: Kentucky 103, North Carolina 100 – Las Vegas
• 2015: Ohio State 74, Kentucky 67 – Brooklyn
• 2014: Kentucky 83, UCLA 44 – Chicago

CBS Sports Classic