7 Struggling Teams to Know Entering the NCAA Tournament

Indiana Hoosiers

The Indiana Hoosiers are a great example of a team that is reeling. The Hoosiers are just 5-9 in their last 14 games and have just one win in their last five games: a 71-56 victory against Northwestern. Northwestern has a nERD of just 3.58, which ranks 114th in the nation. That's not a confidence-instilling victory for Indiana.

The Hoosiers are a one-sided team, and that strong side is clearly offense, as their efficiency ranks better than 97.7 percent of schools in the country and their 77.5 points per game ranks 18th in the nation. On the flip side, they allow 71.4 points per contest, which ranks 298th. Their defense ranks in just the 18.5th percentile.

Their schedule hasn't done them many favors, as they had the 26th-toughest schedule in the country, but the Hoosiers actually rank as the 14th-most consistent team in the nation. That's promising, but as the 46th-best team in nERD (9.25), consistency may not get them far in a field of 68.

If they top Wichita State, then they'll play Kansas, who is also struggling, but this is a favorable landing for Wichita State based on recent success.