South Florida guard Anthony Collins, center, loses control of the ball as he is double-teamed by Notre Dame guard Eric Atkins (0) and guard Jerian Grant, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant (22) is fouled by South Florida guard Jawanza Poland (5) as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) jumps as he drives into South Florida forward Zach LeDay (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida center Jordan Omogbehin (35) blocks a shot by Notre Dame center Garrick Sherman (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame forward Jack Cooley (45) fouls South Florida forward Zach LeDay (3) as he attempts to grab a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida guard Javontae Hawkins (23) goes over Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won the game 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida guard Javontae Hawkins (23) goes over Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won the game 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant (22) goes to the basket between South Florida defenders Victor Rudd (2) and Toarlyn Fitzpatrick (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won the game 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey reacts as his team plays South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won the game 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame forward Jack Cooley (45) takes the ball in the face as he battles with South Florida forward Victor Rudd (2) for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won the game 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida forward Zach LeDay (3) drives on Notre Dame forward Jack Cooley (45) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won the game 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida head coach Stan Heath reacts to a foul call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won the game 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey reacts as his team plays South Florida in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) is fouled by South Florida forward Toarlyn Fitzpatrick (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Notre Dame won 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) shoots over South Florida forward Toarlyn Fitzpatrick (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Knight scored 17 points as Notre Dame won 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) puts up a shot over South Florida forward Toarlyn Fitzpatrick (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Knight scored 17 points in Notre Dame's 73-65 win.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Notre Dame forward Tom Knight (25) shoots in front of South Florida forward Zach LeDay (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Knight scored 17 points as Notre Dame won 73-65. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)