Conference realignment has had a major impact on college sports over the past few years.

Despite college football receiving the bulk of the media attention, many new conferences will also have a new look when the 2013-14 college basketball season begins.

How has realignment affected the balance of power among the conferences? Are certain conferences climbing the ladder with new members while others take a step back and deal with attrition?

The following list is a power ranking of the top conferences as we enter the 2013-14 season.

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