Providence's Jared Bynum (4) battles DePaul's Jalen Terry (3) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Providence head coach Ed Cooley looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. Providence won 70-53. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

DePaul's head coach Tony Stubblefield reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. Providence won 70-53. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Providence's Nate Watson (0) battles DePaul's Javan Johnson (1) for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Providence's Ed Croswell (5) goes up for a shot against DePaul's Nick Ongenda (14) and Javan Johnson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

DePaul's Brandon Johnson (35) battles Providence's Justin Minaya (15) for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. Providence won 70-53. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Providence's Ed Croswell (5) battles DePaul's Brandon Johnson (35) for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)