The madness is officially here as the first men's basketball conference tournaments kick off this week, starting with the Atlantic Sun tournament's first round on Monday. With the Ohio Valley tournament title game set to award the first automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night, the excitement is reaching its peak in these early events.

In these tournaments, the stakes couldn't be higher as only the winning team will have the honor of hearing their name called on Selection Sunday. With 15 conference tournaments scheduled to begin between now and Sunday, basketball fans are in for some nail-biting action.

For those eager to follow the games closely, we've put together a comprehensive guide to the early conference tournaments. Brackets have already been set in some leagues, and we will be adding new brackets to this story as soon as they become available. So make sure to stay tuned!

Next Monday, we will also be back with coverage of the remaining 17 conference tournaments, ensuring that no basketball fan misses out on the excitement and anticipation of March Madness.

Get ready to witness thrilling games, unexpected upsets, and unforgettable moments as the road to the NCAA Tournament begins. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for all the latest updates on the conference tournaments – the ultimate battlegrounds where dreams will be made and heroes will emerge!

Let the madness begin!