Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) blocks a three point shot attempt by Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) with 8.8 seconds left in the the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Mississippi's Matthew Murrell (11) shoots while defended by Kentucky's Davion Mintz, middle, and Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl urges his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) shoots over Mississippi forward Shakira Austin (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. South Carolina won 71-57. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn guard K.D. Johnson (0) shoots while Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Auburn won 81-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)