Southern California guard JuJu Watkins sticks her tongue out after making a free-throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Santa Clara, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)