Worth the replay?

Tuesday, November 11's games ranked by how good they turned out to be: late drama, comebacks, lead swaps and overtime. No scores, no winners, so you can decide what to watch without spoilers.

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  1. #1
    Wake ForestatMichigan
    CBB· FS1OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 75

  2. #2
    QueensatDuquesne
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 72

  3. #3
    NJITatLoyola MD
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 71

  4. #4
    C ConnecticutatBoston College
    CBB· ACCNXDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

  5. #5
    Alabama StatUAB
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 68

  6. #6
    UMBCatMorgan St
    CBBDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 67

  7. #7
    Arkansas StatMissouri St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 67

  8. #8
    Norfolk StatOld Dominion
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 66

  9. #9
    N'Western StatNorth Alabama
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 86 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 64

  10. #10
    BuffaloatDePaul
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 63

  11. #11
    GA SouthernatFGCU
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 62

  12. #12
    CSU NorthridgeatN Dakota St
    CBB
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 61

  13. #13
    TulaneatLouisiana
    CBB· ESPN+
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 76 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 57

  14. #14
    LipscombatUNC Asheville
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 76 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 57

  15. #15
    WagneratFordham
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 75 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 56

  16. #16
    William & MaryatRichmond
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 75 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 56

  17. #17
    Florida StatFlorida
    CBB· SEC NetworkDown to the wireBack and forth
    C+
    55/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 73 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 55

  18. #18
    BucknellatPrinceton
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 68 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 51

  19. #19
    WinthropatCoastal
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 65 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 49

  20. #20
    DavidsonatCharlotte
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 62 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 47

  21. #21
    DrexelatColgate
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    45/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension23/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 60 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 45

  22. #22
    KentuckyatLouisville
    CBB· ESPN
    C
    44/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 59 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 44

  23. #23
    MemphisatOle Miss
    CBB· SEC Network
    C
    43/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 57 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 43

  24. #24
    Long IslandatAir Force
    CBB
    C
    41/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension14/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 54 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 41

  25. #25
    Mount St MarysatSaint Francis
    CBB
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension22/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late5/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 51 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 38

  26. #26
    Texas TechatIllinois
    CBB· FS1Back and forth
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension18/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late3/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 50 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 38

  27. #27
    MontanaatUNLV
    CBBBig comeback
    C
    37/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 50 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 37

  28. #28
    ToledoatWright St
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    36/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension10/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 48 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 36

  29. #29
    LMUatUTEP
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    D
    35/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 46 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 35

  30. #30
    SF AustinatRice
    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback
    D
    32/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 43 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 32

  31. #31
    NavyatPenn State
    CBB· BTN
    D
    29/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension23/30
    Swings9/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late5/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 39 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 29

  32. #32
    Austin PeayatWyoming
    CBB
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension13/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late2/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 36 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 27

  33. #33
    MerrimackatTarleton St
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    23/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 31 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 23

  34. #34
    NortheasternatHarvard
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    21/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 28 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 21

  35. #35
    Murray StatSMU
    CBB· ACCNXOne-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension15/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 22 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 17

  36. #36
    UC RiversideatNew Mexico
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    16/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 22 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 16

  37. #37
    IonaatKansas City
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 20 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 15

  38. #38
    DaytonatCincinnati
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 20 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 15

  39. #39
    YaleatQuinnipiac
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 20 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 15

  40. #40
    Santa BarbaraatSacramento St
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 20 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 15

  41. #41
    W IllinoisatBakersfield
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    13/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension5/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 18 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 13

  42. #42
    DelawareatBYU
    CBB· CBSSNOne-sided
    D
    13/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 17 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 13

  43. #43
    App StateatOhio State
    CBB· B1G+One-sided
    D
    12/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 16 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 12

  44. #44
    OhioatSaint Mary's
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 8 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 6

  45. #45
    AR-Pine BluffatOklahoma
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 8 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 6

  46. #46
    IU ColumbusatIU Indy
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 8 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 6

  47. #47
    UT Rio GrandeatBoise St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 7 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 5

  48. #48
    PennatProvidence
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings2/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  49. #49
    CreightonatGonzaga
    CBB· ESPNOne-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  50. #50
    JacksonvilleatHigh Point
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  51. #51
    La SalleatTemple
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings5/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  52. #52
    RadfordatNorth Carolina
    CBB· ACC NetworkOne-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 5 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  53. #53
    CatawbaatGeorge Mason
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 5 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  54. #54
    Sacred HeartatVillanova
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 5 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  55. #55
    StonehillatRhode Island
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    3/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 4 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 3

  56. #56
    NM HighlandsatNew Mexico St
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  57. #57
    Alcorn StatMaryland
    CBB· B1G+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  58. #58
    E IllinoisatNotre Dame
    CBB· ACCNXOne-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  59. #59
    N ArizonaatArizona
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  60. #60
    SW AdventistatAbilene Chrstn
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

Ranked from each game's win probability as it was played (ESPN's for football and basketball; ours, from the goals, for hockey): how in doubt it was near the end, how far the winner came back from, how late it was decided, how big its momentum swings were and how often a team erased a deficit, with a bonus for overtime. That drama is then weighted by how good a matchup it was going in (its pre-game Watchability score), so a thriller between top teams ranks above an equally wild game between minor ones.

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