Florida head coach Todd Golden instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Florida forward Sam Alexis (4) gets pressure from Southern Illinois guard Davion Sykes, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Southern Illinois forward Jarrett Hensley (32) drives against Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Southern Illinois forward Antwaun Massey, left, clashes with Florida center Rueben Chinyelu, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Southern Illinois guard Elijah Elliott (1) drives on Florida guard Alijah Martin (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

The Florida bench celebrate after a point during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern Illinois, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Southern Illinois guard Elijah Elliott (1) drives against Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)