UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrates the team's win over Texas in an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UConn forward Alex Karaban is guarded by Xavier guard Marcus Foster (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn head coach Dan Hurley yells to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) blocks a shot by Texas forward Arthur Kaluma (6) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) shoots over Xavier guard Dayvion McKnight (20) during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) drives to the basket against Texas guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)