No more excuses, sports fans.

The Super Bowl is over. College football’s signing day has come and gone. Pitchers and catchers haven’t reported yet. If you haven’t been paying attention to college basketball, now is the time to get tuned in.

March Madness is rapidly approaching and conference races have reached the midway point. You’ve missed some good games and historic moments, including Mike Krzyzewski’s 1,000th win as a coach. Some regular participants won’t make it to the NCAA Tournament, including Syracuse. The Orange, under investigation by the NCAA, announced a self-imposed postseason ban on Wednesday. The most pressing question is still being asked: Can anyone beat Kentucky? That remains to be seen. Until then, here are the updated Power Rankings. – Ken Davis