Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Butler center Andre Screen (23) shoots over Connecticut center Samson Johnson (35) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Connecticut guard Hassan Diarra (10) hits a basket over Butler forward Pierre Brooks II (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Butler center Andre Screen (23) looks to shoot under Connecticut center Samson Johnson (35) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Connecticut forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrates after a three-point basket against Butler in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Butler forward Jahmyl Telfort (11) shoots over Connecticut forward Alex Karaban (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) defends Butler guard Kolby King (12) as he shoots in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)