UCLA head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

UCLA's Sebastian Mack, left, goes to score against Gonzaga's Graham Ike (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard, left, dribbles past UCLA's Skyy Clark, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

UCLA's Eric Dailey Jr., left, dribbles past Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau, left, dribbles past Gonzaga's Graham Ike, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi, right, reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

UCLA's Eric Dailey Jr. shoots a free throw during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Gonzaga's Khalif Battle reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)