UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. (5) reacts after scoring against Texas 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) 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)

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 center Samson Johnson, top, hangs from the rim after scoring against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas guards Tre Johnson (20) and Julian Larry (1) react after a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)