Analyzing the problems and potential outcomes for five sliding teams

Other teams that got strong consideration this week included Gonzaga, Minnesota, Nebraska, Louisiana Tech, Providence, Virginia, Toledo. Unfortunately, the

Ohio State's slide has left it under .500 in the Big Ten. How will the Buckeyes finish the season? :: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Mike Krzyzewski's Blue Devils have a chance to prove their worth against Pitt and Syracuse this week :: Lance King/Getty Images

Other teams that got strong consideration this week included Gonzaga, Minnesota, Nebraska, Louisiana Tech, Providence, Virginia, Toledo. Unfortunately, the pool of candidates seems to be shrinking, not expanding.