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Duke Athletics Duke guard Grayson Allen finishes a dunk. Sean Labar HERO Sports @seanlabaracc

The 2016 college basketball season is officially upon us. Most squads took the court for the first time at the end of last week and into the weekend, but the first true slate of games won't disappoint.

With so many matchups scattered throughout the week, we want to make it easy for you. Each Sunday, we will release the top-ten televised games of the week.

Here are the best college basketball games to watch in Week 2. All times eastern.

Duke

vs.

Kansas Tuesday: 9:30 PM, ESPN

The college hoops schedule makers know exactly what they are doing. After a a full weekend of college and NFL games, they set up a fantastic double header early in the NCAA basketball season. In the second game of the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden, No. 1 Duke is tested early. The Blue Devils soared past their first two overmatched opponents, and this will be the first time we get a true sense of just how good this year's Duke squad can be.

Let's not forget about Kansas. Though the Jayhawks have just one Final Four appearance since winning the title in 2008, they have a high-profile back court with Frank Mason and Devonte' Graham and a stud freshman in Josh Jackson. There's no doubt this is the No. 1 can't miss game of the week.

Kentucky

@

Michigan State Tuesday: 7 PM, ESPN

In the first premiere matchup in New York, No. 2 Kentucky is built to go the distance after coming off an unexpected early departure in the second round of last year's NCAA tournament. It's hard to think of anyone having a better outing than Kentucky guard Jamal Murray last season, but his replacement, Malik Monk, looks like he could be the next huge superstar to come from John Calipari's system.

Unlike the Wildcats, No. 12 Michigan State didn't have a cupcake opponent to open the year. Sparty barely fell to No.10 Arizona 65-63, and will be searching for redemption on a national stage. This is clearly the top game of the week.

Villanova

@

Purdue Monday: 7 PM, BTN

Fresh off the dramatic national title victory in 2015, No. 4 Villanova will get its first true test of the 2016 campaign against a solid No. 15 Purdue squad. We all know how difficult a repeat is in any sport, but if the Wildcats are going to make another magical run, it will be behind potential Player of the Year candidate, Josh Hart.

Purdue isn't a team many people are talking about, but the Boilermakers are fully deserving of their high ranking. Purdue's two leading scorers from a season ago (Vince Edwards and Caleb Swanigan), both declared for the NBA Draft and were well on their way to the next level after hiring agents. But Edwards made the decision to return, and his teammate quickly followed. With the guard/forward duo back, Purdue is clearly a contender in the Big Ten. This should be a good one.

Wisconsin

@

Creighton Tuesday: 8:30 PM, FS1

With the two huge games on Tuesday night, this one could get lost in the shuffle, but it shouldn't. No. 9 Wisconsin looks like the favorite in the Big Ten, led by one of the nation's top defenses while returning all of its starters from a season ago. No. 22 Creighton will look a bit different without Doug McDermott, but there are high expectations from a backcourt led by senior Maurice Watson Jr. and junior Marcus Foster, a new addition from Kansas State. These teams seem evenly matched but it's too early to make any lofty predictions. Let's wait and see on Tuesday.

Oregon

@

Baylor Tuesday: 3:30 PM, ESPN 2

We have already highlighted the incredible night games on Tuesday night, but why wait that long to check out some great hoops games? Get out of the office early and check out No. 5 Oregon take on a good Baylor squad. Both wings Dillon Brooks and Tyler Dorsey opted to skip the NBA Draft and return to school, which is the man reason the Ducks should make a significant run this season.

Baylor looks like it has strong guard play with Manu Lecomte leading the charge, but it will still have a struggle in the talented Big-12. This isn't a bad team though, and the Bears are more than capable of putting up a fight against Oregon.

Maryland

@

Georgetown Tuesday: 6:30 PM, FS1

In another solid game on Tuesday night, a pair of two Washington D.C. area quads battle on FSI. Most Maryland fans felt like last year was the season to win it all, but with Melo Trimble back in the saddle, it's impossible to count the Terrapins out of contention in 2016.

It's unclear how John Thompson's group will look this season, but they have stiff competition in the Big East with Villanova, Xavier and Creighton at the top of the conference. There's a solid veteran presence on this year's Hoyas team with Bradley Hayes and Rodney Pryor, while sophomore center Jessie Govan is a promising prospect. This game will be telling to get a temperature of each squad, with more unknowns than knowns at this point.

Bored and looking for some entertainment during lunch Monday? We have it covered. Many people believe this year's No. 14 Gonzaga squad is primed for a huge year. After nearly missing the tournament to grinding to the Elite 8 in 2015, Mark Few's squad looks destined for a significant run.

The Zips can't afford to sleep on this early test against San Diego State. The Aztecs finished atop of the Mountain West for the third-straight outing last season, and look to be the favorite once again. Who doesn't love noon games on a Monday?

St. Marys

@

Dayton Saturday: 2 PM, ESPN 3

This one isn't flashy, but certainly interesting. St. Mary's is coming off an impressive 2015 campaign where it knocked off Gonzaga twice and claimed the West Coast Conference regular season title. Even more notable, this is a team with no losses from last year's squad.

Dayton should be a favorite once again in the Atlantic-10, but it will have to rely heavily on its backcourt for the first time in a long time. Last season, the Flyers had a major presence down low with Steve McElvene, but the Dayton forward unexpectedly passed away in the offseason. St. Marys should be favored, but Dayton can certainly put up a fight.

Michigan

vs.

Marquette Thursday: 9:30 PM, ESPN 2

These are two squads who have both been at the top of the NCAA, but haven't been part of the glory as of late. Michigan hasn't been the same since reaching the Final Four in 2013, and while it returns all of its starters, most college basketball experts peg the Wolverines to finish middle of the pack in the Big Ten.

Marquette lost its star freshman from a season ago, Henry Ellenson, but it returns a group of core proven players. Haanif Cheatham and Traci Carters will be the focal points in the backcourt, with Luke Fischer expected to produce down low. These squads are similar in many ways, making this game particularly intriguing.

Yale

@

Virginia Sunday: 1 PM, ACC Network

Yale was the talk of the NCAA tournament last season, after reaching the big dance for the first time in 54 years. The Bulldogs will look to forward Justin Sears and guard Makai Mason who each averaged 15 points per game a year ago.

No. 8 Virginia, led by head coach Tony Bennett, has the pieces in place for another special run. The Cavaliers lost four key players from last year's squad, but Tony Bennett showed his knack for recruiting by bringing in another talented class. Virginia should win this game, but Yale is built to make it interesting.