Midway through the conference schedule, it’s getting more and more difficult to define certain teams. Though some may have a stellar record, and struggling against conference opponents is never a surprise, it’s sometimes worrisome to see teams win big games but fail to show up against lesser opponents.
A number of teams have dealt with this issue this season, highlighted by the Duke Blue Devils. Wins against top-tier opponents stand out to some, but the losses cannot be overlooked to others. That sort of up-and-down stretch could be costly to conference rankings as well potential seeding for the NCAA Tournament.
In this week’s college basketball rankings, we look at those who have been consistent and compare them to those that have been able to maintain a certain level of success.
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