Nobody should panic at this point of the season. Teams have time to sort out their issues before the start of conference play, and it’s far too soon to even begin discussing seeds, regions and possible upsets in the bracket. The national landscape is bound to undergo major change between now and March. That said, a handful of teams already have less rosy outlooks than they did when the season opened after suffering unexpected losses. Some of these defeats raise major alarms and could leave huge stains on NCAA tournament résumés. Others aren’t a huge deal and will be quickly forgotten.
How Alarmed Should These Four Contenders Be by Their Disappointing Starts?
