In anticipation of the NCAA Tournament's Field of 68 being revealed on Selection Sunday, a ranking of the top 25 teams in college basketball has been compiled. These rankings take into consideration strength of schedule and current form, with an emphasis on teams' performances leading up to March Madness.

The rankings were completed prior to the SEC and Big Ten Tournament Championship games and will be updated to reflect the final teams included later on Sunday.

Looking at the regular season's final AP Top 25 rankings, several perceived elite teams fell short in their quest to secure both a regular-season conference title and tournament hardware.

Among the top teams in the rankings, Utah State Aggies sit at number 22, with their impressive performance in recent games earning them a spot to watch out for in the NCAA Tournament. Saint Mary's Gaels, South Carolina Gamecocks, and Duke Blue Devils also made the list, though the Blue Devils have experienced a dip in form as of late.

Marquette Golden Eagles, Illinois Fighting Illini, and Creighton also feature in the rankings and are expected to showcase their prowess in March Madness.

The article also highlights some teams that may not have lived up to expectations heading into the tournament. The Arizona Wildcats missed out on a No. 1 seed due to their disappointing performances, while the Tennessee Volunteers enter the tournament with consecutive losses. The North Carolina Tar Heels and Purdue Boilermakers are seen as beatable when their defensive intensity lacks.

The Iowa State Cyclones, who were the runner-up in the Big 12, have shown great potential and are playing their best basketball heading into the tournament. The Houston Cougars, despite a recent blowout loss to Iowa State, remain among the top title favorites, thanks to their impressive athleticism and experienced coach Kelvin Sampson.

Another team worth mentioning is the reigning national champions, UConn Huskies, who have looked formidable in the Big East and won the conference tournament as the only No. 1 seed to do so.

With the official bracket now revealed, college basketball fans eagerly await the start of March Madness, where these top-ranked teams will battle it out for the ultimate title.

Note: The rankings and analysis in this article are based on the information provided prior to the selection of teams for the NCAA Tournament.