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NEW YORK -- Kansas did not get off to a flying start in more than one sense.By going to overtime in a season-opening loss to Indiana in the Armed Forces Classic, the No. 7 Jayhawks were left scrambling to make a flight out of Hawaii.They flew to New York both frazzled and disappointed while forced to get ready for another elite showdown Tuesday against top-ranked Duke in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.We need to get ready and think about Duke, Kansas coach Bill Self said, but certainly you come all the way over here (to Honolulu), you play 45 minutes, youve got to win. I mean, thats the bottom line and we just didnt do it.Instead, four starters fouled out and the Jayhawks fell 103-99 to the Hoosiers, despite forcing an overtime by overcoming a five-point deficit with slightly more than a minute remaining.Senior guard Frank Mason posted a career-best 30 points while also leading Kansas with nine assists and seven rebounds.He missed a big one, Self said of a free throw by Mason with 40 seconds left in regulation, but other than that, he was great. He had some mental lapses defensively, but Franks so tough.Defensive breakdowns were most concerning for Self after his team allowed Indiana to drain 15 bombs from 3-point range. He also was not pleased with the Jayhawks shot selection.The reality of it is, theres so many possessions that youve got to be able to guard your man and youve got to pay attention to the scouting report, Self said. I didnt think we were. We played like it was the first game.That variable no longer exists, and the competition only stiffens after Kansas lost a season opener for the first time in Selfs 14 seasons as coach.Duke played two home games last weekend as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. The Blue Devils (2-0) played without three injured freshman post players but had no trouble pounding Marist and Grand Canyon.I like my team a lot, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. We just have to keep getting better, and then once these injuries are taken care of in some time, we can become a different team. Right now, we have to be this team and not think about who we could be. Our complete focus has got to be how to win this team.That directive requires perimeter players to crash the boards. Junior guard Grayson Allen snagged 10 rebounds as part of a double-double that included 25 points against Grand Canyon. The Blue Devils trailed by six early, but five scorers netted double figures to lead the 96-61 blowout.We know the big guys that we do have in the game, theyre going to be battling, boxing out the other bigs, so the perimeter, we need to crash in and rebound and clean up all the loose stuff, Krzyzewski said.None of the injured freshman big men -- Harry Giles (knee), Marques Bolden (lower leg) and Jayson Tatum (foot) -- are expected to play against Kansas.The absence of Giles prevents a showdown between two of the nations most coveted recruits, though Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson struggled in his debut, scoring nine points on 3-of-11 shooting from he field against Indiana.Whatever amount of time, whatever it is, lets just get well, Krzyzewski added. And while you guys are getting well and supporting the team, lets become a team with these nine (healthy) guys. We made that a priority this past week.The lone Kansas victory in the Champions Classic since its inception in 2011 was a 94-83 victory against Duke in 2013. The Blue Devils leads the all-time series 7-3.Tipoff for the Duke-Kansas clash will follow a matchup between Kentucky and Michigan State. The Spartans also opened their season on Nov. 11 in Honolulu, losing at the wire to Arizona. Will Barton Nuggets Jersey . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. Nikola Jokic Jersey . Miller finished in two minutes, 6.09 seconds, one day before the first medal race on the Alpine schedule. 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Jeter tested the left ankle several times while playing the field for just the second time and was part of four defensive plays. He fielded two grounders, caught one pick-off attempt at second base and tagged out a runner on a close fielders choice call in which he took a throw from the catcher and had to drop to his knees to apply the tag. Jeter reached on an error in the first inning, walked leading off the third and came around to score three batters later, and grounded out to third in the fifth. It didnt take any time for Jeter to get action in the field. The first batter of the game hit a slow chopper out to short. The Yankees captain mildly charged the ball and threw in time to get the out. He fielded just one grounder in hiis only other rehab game in the field.dddddddddddd The 39-year-old was also tested in his first at-bat hitting a chopper to short. His hustle down the line forced Rochester shortstop Doug Bernier to hurry the throw, which was in the dirt as Jeter reached on the error. On a single to right by the next batter J.R. Murphy, Jeter sprinted to third and slid in safely. It was the second time in two games he went from first to third on a single. Brent Lillibridge the flied out to centre, but the ball wasnt deep enough for Jeter to try to score. Jeter walked in his second at-bat -- his fourth base on balls in three games -- then moved to second on a single and scored one out later on another single. He grounded out in his third trip to the plate and was replaced in the field by Walter Ibarra to start the sixth inning. Jeter is expected to sit out Scranton/Wilkes-Barres next game on Tuesday will next play on Wednesday. ' ' '