Cincinnati forward Dillon Mitchell dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Cincinnati forward Dillon Mitchell (23) shoots over Villanova forward Josiah Moseley (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova guard Jhamir Brickus (2) celebrates his 3-point shot at the half time buzzer during an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Cincinnati forward Dillon Mitchell (23) passes over Villanova guard Jordan Longino (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova guard Tyler Perkins (4) and Cincinnati forward Aziz Bandaogo (55) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Cincinnati guard Jizzle James (2) and Villanova guard Tyler Perkins (4) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Cincinnati guard Josh Reed (10) grabs a rebound ahead of Villanova guard Jhamir Brickus (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)