Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, left, drives to the basket as UConn guards Paige Bueckers, center, and Morgan Cheli, right, defend in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn guard Paige Bueckers, second from left, is pressured by Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, left, guard Kennedy Smith, second from right, and center Rayah Marshall, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)