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Bubble Watch: 5 college basketball teams that need a strong close to the regular season

The final week of the men's college basketball regular season is upon us.

As conference tournaments begin for many conferences across the country, Power Five conferences enter the final week of games before their postseason tournaments.

Here are five teams who need a strong close to the regular season — and maybe a win or two in their conference tournaments — to solidify their place in the field of 68.

(Games this week are listed in italics)

Colorado (20-9, 11-7 Pac-12)

(@ Oregon, @ Oregon State)

Colorado has won four straight after beating both Cal and Stanford by 10.