With 68 teams making it to the Big Dance, March Madness is upon us and the 2025 NCAA Tournament is set to begin. You're ready, we're ready, and we know you will need an NCAA bracket to print out now that the teams have officially been put into place.

The NCAA will also stream games via its March Madness Live option. The top three betting favorites as championship week arrives are (in order) Auburn, Duke and Florida, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.

From locals in the field to the sleepers to keep an eye on, here's what to know before Thursday's first round tip of the NCAA men's portion of March Madness