Worth the replay?

Wednesday, November 26'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
    WagneratManhattan
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

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

  2. #2
    Sam HoustonatIdaho St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    74/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 74

  3. #3
    Kennesaw StatFGCU
    CBBOvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 71

  4. #4
    Alabama StatNew Mexico
    CBBDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  5. #5
    UtahatOle Miss
    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

  6. #6
    BuffaloatBucknell
    CBBDown to the wire
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  7. #7
    ArmyatFDU
    CBBDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  8. #8
    KansasatTennessee
    CBB· TNTDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  9. #9
    App StateatMercer
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 64

  10. #10
    VermontatPrinceton
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 64

  11. #11
    E MichiganatCincinnati
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late10/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  12. #12
    Indiana StatLouisiana Tech
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  13. #13
    NC StateatTexas
    CBB· ESPN2Down to the wire
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 61

  14. #14
    WoffordatN Kentucky
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  15. #15
    Northern IowaatTulsa
    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wire
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 79 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 59

  16. #16
    UMass LowellatStonehill
    CBBDown to the wire
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 78 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 59

  17. #17
    St John'satAuburn
    CBB· truTVBig comeback
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension24/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 58

  18. #18
    Virginia TechatColorado St
    CBB· ESPNUDown to the wire
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 58

  19. #19
    Saint Mary'satWichita St
    CBB· ESPN2Down to the wire
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 74 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 56

  20. #20
    Saint FrancisatTroy
    CBBDown to the wire
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 67 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 51

  21. #21
    Hou ChristianatThe Citadel
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  22. #22
    Miami OHatUNC Greensboro
    CBBBig comeback
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension17/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late3/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  23. #23
    BrownatNew Hampshire
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 63 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 47

  24. #24
    S IndianaatValparaiso
    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback
    C
    42/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension19/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 56 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 42

  25. #25
    SE MissouriatN Arizona
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    40/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 53 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 40

  26. #26
    IdahoatCSU Northridge
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    D
    34/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension5/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 46 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 34

  27. #27
    BelmontatToledo
    CBBBack and forth
    D
    34/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension12/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 45 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 34

  28. #28
    SE LouisianaatUNC Wilmington
    CBB
    D
    34/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension19/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 45 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 34

  29. #29
    South FloridaatVCU
    CBB· ESPN2
    D
    30/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension13/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 40 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 30

  30. #30
    LibertyatBradley
    CBB· ESPNU
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension10/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  31. #31
    San José StatLoyola Chicago
    CBB
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  32. #32
    PepperdineatFresno St
    CBB· CBSSN
    D
    23/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  33. #33
    USCatArizona St
    CBB· ESPN
    D
    22/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension10/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 30 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 22

  34. #34
    BayloratSan Diego St
    CBB· truTVBack and forth
    D
    22/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 30 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 22

  35. #35
    N ColoradoatAir Force
    CBB
    D
    21/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  36. #36
    VanderbiltatWestern KY
    CBB· ESPN
    D
    21/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension13/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  37. #37
    LipscombatMarshall
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    21/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 27 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 21

  38. #38
    Long Beach StatPortland
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  39. #39
    Rhode IslandatTemple
    CBB· ESPNUOne-sided
    D
    16/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 21 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 16

  40. #40
    IowaatGrand Canyon
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    16/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension8/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 21 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 16

  41. #41
    UICatRobert Morris
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  42. #42
    N Dakota StatJax State
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  43. #43
    GonzagaatMichigan
    CBB· TNTOne-sided
    D
    14/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 14

  44. #44
    S Dakota StatUC Irvine
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    14/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 18 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 14

  45. #45
    Georgia StatNew Mexico St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    13/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  46. #46
    SyracuseatIowa State
    CBB· TNTOne-sided
    D
    12/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 17 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 12

  47. #47
    OmahaatFIU
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    12/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  48. #48
    Oral RobertsatRice
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 14 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  49. #49
    HarvardatBoston College
    CBB· ACCNXOne-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 13 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 10

  50. #50
    Central StatDuquesne
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forthOne-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 11 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  51. #51
    Tennessee TechatKentucky
    CBB· SEC NetworkBack and forthOne-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 10 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  52. #52
    Notre DameatHouston
    CBB· TNTOne-sided
    D
    7/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings6/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 10 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 7

  53. #53
    TowsonatUC San Diego
    CBB· ESPN2One-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings7/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  54. #54
    ColumbiaatFairfield
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings7/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  55. #55
    DenveratWyoming
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings4/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  56. #56
    SamfordatUtah Valley
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings6/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 5

  57. #57
    MarylandatAlabama
    CBB· TNTOne-sided
    D
    3/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings4/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 5 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 3

  58. #58
    S IllinoisatMemphis
    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

  59. #59
    Bowling GreenatVMI
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  60. #60
    LSU N OrleansatTexas Tech
    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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