Cincinnati guard Simas Lukosius (41) drives against Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Zach Reinhart (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati guard Jizzle James (2) dribbles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller stands by the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati forward Aziz Bandaogo dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati forward Dillon Mitchell (23) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Quentin Bolton (33) shoots against Cincinnati's Jizzle James (2) and Josh Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)