HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 02: Jayden Ross #23 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at PeoplesBank Arena on November 02, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 02: Na'jai Hines #9 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the rim against Jacob Hudson #6 of the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on November 02, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 02: DJ Daniel #2 of the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs is defended by Colben Landrew #3 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on November 02, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) drives against Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)