Every college basketball team has its peaks and valleys throughout the grind of any regular season. Some, like the Duke Blue Devils, are storming into the tournament looking dangerous. Others started strong but are limping into the big dance, relying on early-season success to earn an at-large bid.

While not every team on this list was in danger of missing the tournament due to a late-season swoon, taking a look at why they struggled can help us predict how they will fare moving forward. Which teams enter the tournament in a noteworthy funk? Let's check it out.

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