Cincinnati guard Sean Kilpatrick (23) goes up for a shot against New Mexico center Alex Kirk (53) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Cincinnati guard JaQuon Parker (44) drives against New Mexico guard Tony Snell (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Cincinnati forward Justin Jackson (5) and New Mexico center Alex Kirk (53) go for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New Mexico forward Chad Adams (4) celebrates with guards Jamal Fenton (13) and Hugh Greenwood (3) after defeating Cincinnati 55-54 in an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Cincinnati guard JaQuon Parker (44) pressures New Mexico forward Cameron Bairstow (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico defeated Cincinnati 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New Mexico forward Chad Adams (4) goes for a loose ball against Cincinnati guard Sean Kilpatrick (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico defeated Cincinnati 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New Mexico guard Kendall Williams (10) shoots a 3-pointer against Cincinnati guard Sean Kilpatrick (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico won 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New Mexico center Alex Kirk (53) reacts at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico won 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New Mexico guard Kendall Williams (10) dunks the ball against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico defeated Cincinnati 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New Mexico head coach Steve Alford reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico won 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New Mexico forward Cameron Bairstow (41) goes for the ball against Cincinnati guard JaQuon Parker (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico defeated Cincinnati 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin, left, stands with Cincinnati guards JaQuon Parker (44) and Sean Kilpatrick (23) at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. New Mexico defeated Cincinnati 55-54. (AP Photo/David Kohl)