
Omaha Mavericks fans watching the action during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Mavericks pose for a group photo during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick center Lincoln Palbicki (55) makes a lay up during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Media watching Omaha Mavericks during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) makes jumpshot during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) makes jumpshot during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick guard Khamani Cooper (25) during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick forward Joshua Streit (23) dunks the ball during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick head coach Chris Cruchfield and associate coach during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick guard Ja'Sean Glover (5) shooting baskets during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) shoots a jumpshot during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick guard Tony Osburn (32) shoots a jumpshot during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick head coach Chris Cruchfield watching the action during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Mavericks shooting around during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick forward Valentino Simon (21) wipes the sweat off during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick forward Joshua Streit (23) shoots a jumpshot during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick guard Lance Waddles (7) shooting around during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Mavericks shooting around during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick forward Marquel Sutton (10) smiles for the carmera during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick head coach Chris Cruchfield during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Mavericks huddle up during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick guard Sebastian Perry (4) takes a half court shot during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Mavericks shoting around during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Mavericks shooting around during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Mavericks shooting around during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Omaha Maverick guard Ja'Sean Glover (5) takes a jumpshot during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo by Cassie Baker.

Creighton Bluejay forward Mason Miller (13) dribbles the ball during open practice before the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Erin Powers.