Kansas vs. Indiana: TV schedule, matchup, players to watch

Colleen Thomas

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It's finally time for some college hoops. The 2016-17 college basketball season kicks off on Friday, Nov. 11 with 170 total games.

There are some notable games, including two that are a part of the Armed Forces Classic, a season-opening event that's played in front of military members as a part of Veterans Day. This season, there are two games that will be played in Hawaii: Kansas vs. Indiana and Michigan State vs. Arizona.

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Here's all you need to know about the Kansas vs. Indiana game:

When is the Kansas vs. Indiana game?

Kansas and Indiana will play on opening day, Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. ET.

The teams are playing as a part of the Armed Forces Classic, which is typically played outside the continental U.S. This year, they'll play in Honolulu, Hawaii. Both teams will wear commemorative uniforms remembering the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

How can I watch the Kansas-Indiana game?

Below is the TV information for Kansas-Indiana.

When: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 p.m. ET
Where: Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
TV: ESPN
Online: Watch ESPN

Players to watch

The Jayhawks bring in talented freshman Josh Jackson at small forward, a position at which Kansas has had plenty of talent. Jackson will be asked to compliment the veteran backcourt of Frank Mason III and Devonte' Graham, since the Jayhawks are lacking a big frontcourt presence. Look for all three of them to be a big part of the offense.

The Hoosiers will sorely miss playmaker Yogi Ferrell this year, though James Blackmon Jr. should have an outstanding season after missing half of the 2015-16 with an injury. Indiana will also rely heavily on sophomores Thomas Bryant and OG Anunoby, and both have the ability to be the stars of the offense.

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Colleen Thomas is an Associate Editor at Sporting News. She joined Sporting News in 2014.