The college basketball season is winding down, which means March Madness is upon us. The annual men’s and women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments are among the most closely watched sporting events in the U.

For many sports fans and bettors, March is one of the most exciting times of the year for one reason: March Madness. There’s nothing like the NCAA Tournament, which pits 68 teams against each other in 67 games across a frantic three-week stretch. Anything can happen, and the last team standing at the end is crowned NCAA champion.

The men's NCAA Tournament selection committee team sheets have seven metrics for building March Madness bracket. Here's a breakdown of each one.