Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) shoots as Northern Kentucky guard Sam Vinson (2) defends during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Northern Kentucky guard Trevon Faulkner (22) reacts after a 3-point basket against Houston during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Houston forward Jarace Walker goes up for a layup against Northern Kentucky during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Houston guard Jamal Shead brings the ball up during the first half of the team's first-round college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Northern Kentucky guard Trey Robinson (1) shoots over Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Northern Kentucky guard Trevon Faulkner (22) shoots over a Houston defender during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Northern Kentucky guard Sam Vinson, right, is defended by Houston guard Jamal Shead during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Northern Kentucky forward Chris Brandon (21) pulls down a rebound next to Houston defenders during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Northern Kentucky guard Sam Vinson (2) attempts a 3-point shot against Houston during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Northern Kentucky guard Marques Warrick (3) drives to the basket around Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Northern Kentucky guard Marques Warrick (3) dribbles the ball around Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Northern Kentucky guard Trey Robinson (1) drives to the basket around Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser brings the ball up duirng the first half of the team's first-round college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) blocks the shot of Northern Kentucky guard Trey Robinson during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) passes the ball as Northern Kentucky forward Chris Brandon (21) defends during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Northern Kentucky forward Chris Brandon (21) defends against Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) attempts a dunk against Northern Kentucky forward Chris Brandon (21) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) dribbles the ball past Northern Kentucky guard Marques Warrick (3) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Northern Kentucky forward Chris Brandon (21) hauls down a rebound in front of Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) shoots over Northern Kentucky guard Xavier Rhodes (11) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) shoots over Northern Kentucky guard Trey Robinson (1) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) is defended by Northern Kentucky guard Marques Warrick (3) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson calls out to players during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) shoots between Northern Kentucky guards Xavier Rhodes (11) and Sam Vinson (2) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston forward Jarace Walker dunks during the first half of the team's first-round college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Houston won 63-52. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a call during the first half of the team's first-round college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)