North Texas guard James Reese (0) goes after the ball with Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament, in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Louisiana Tech guard JaColby Pemberton (11) tries to drive against North Texas forward Zachary Simmons (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament, in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

North Texas guards James Reese (0) and JJ Murray (11) celebrate after their 54-48 win over Louisiana Tech in an NCAA college basketball game at the Conference USA men's tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. North Texas won 54-48. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

North Texas guard Javion Hamlet (3) knocks the ball away from Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Conference USA men's tournament, in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 12, 2021. North Texas won 54-48. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)