With the NCAA Tournament Selection Show just 25 days away, the bubble is a dangerous place for teams fighting for the final at-large bids. Here's a look at the current landscape.
Iowa State Cyclones are the top bubble team and in great shape for a bye, boosted by the return of Addy Brown from injury. Colorado Buffaloes kept their hopes alive with a crucial late rally against Arizona and have won seven of their last eight.
For mid-major teams like Richmond Spiders and Princeton Tigers, the bubble is volatile. Richmond remains 'last four in' despite a loss, while Princeton's two losses to Columbia have them on the edge, though their overall consistency and Quad 1 wins help.
Clemson Tigers have a strong non-conference schedule and two Quad 1 wins working in their favor. Stanford Cardinal, however, are a hard sell at 5-9 in the ACC and have lost seven of their last eight, needing a deep conference tournament run.
Utah Utes and Kansas State Wildcats show flashes but lack consistency, with Kansas State hampered by multiple Quad 3 and even a Quad 4 loss, despite a strong schedule.