Cincinnati forward Aziz Bandaogo (55) makes a rebound against Howard guard Marcus Dockery (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Howard guard Blake Harper (7) makes a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati forward Aziz Bandaogo (55) dunks against Howard guard Blake Harper (7) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Cincinnati guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) leaps against Howard forward Cameron Shockley-Okeke (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Howard guard Marcus Dockery (5) dribbles against Cincinnati guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Howard forward Dom Campbell (2) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)