Can Tennessee make the NCAA tournament? Consult Joe Lunardi for a definitive answer, but it certainly seems as if the Vols could work their way into the discussion. Cuonzo Martin's squad has won five straight games and is now 16-10 overall and 8-6 in the SEC. Tennessee still has two huge opportunities to boost its résumé, as the Vols host Florida (Tuesday) and Missouri (March 9). Victories in those games -- coupled with road wins against Georgia and Auburn -- would make UT hard to ignore on Selection Sunday. The trio of Jarnell Stokes, Jordan McRae and Trae Golden has been outstanding in recent weeks.

Can Minnesota get back on track? The Gophers climbed to No. 8 in The Associated Press rankings after opening the season with a 14-1 record. But Tubby Smith's squad has lost eight of its past 11 games, which has caused some in Minneapolis to question Smith's job security. Minnesota hosts No. 1 Indiana on Tuesday before closing out the regular season with winnable games against Penn State, Nebraska and Purdue. The offseason could be interesting if the Gophers don't finish strong.

How will Memphis fare in its return to the big stage? The 24-3 Tigers have won 18 straight games, and hardly anyone has noticed. That's because Memphis plays in Conference USA. It's easy to assume success has come mainly because the Tigers are playing against weak competition, but Josh Pastner's squad has a chance to silence some doubters when it takes on a solid-but-not-spectacular Xavier squad Tuesday in Cincinnati. Beating the Musketeers on the road would be a huge momentum boost for Memphis as it prepares for the postseason.

Tennessee over Florida, Tuesday: The Vols had to go to four overtimes to win at Texas A&M on Saturday, but have been the second-hottest team behind Florida in the SEC. The big three of Trae Golden, Jarnell Stokes and Jordan McRae have carried this team during its five-game win streak. The short-handed Gators could have problems with the Vols' size and ability to get to the free throw line. If the Vols win this in front of a jazzed-up home crowd, they must be considered a possible at-large team out of the muddled SEC.