Mississippi forward Malik Dia (0) drives past BYU center Fousseyni Traore, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) looks to shoot over BYU guard Egor Demin (3) second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Mississippi forward Mikeal Brown-Jones (1) fights for a rebound with BYU center Fousseyni Traore (45) and forward Richie Saunders (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) defends against Mississippi guard Matthew Murrell (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) celebrates after hitting a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

BYU forward Richie Saunders, front left, looks to shoot over Mississippi guard Eduardo Klafke, front second from left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

BYU guard Egor Demin (3) dunks over Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)