Worth the replay?

Saturday, March 7'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
    ArkansasatMissouri
    CBB· ESPNOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    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
    Utah ValleyatUtah Tech
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

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

  3. #3
    OklahomaatTexas
    CBB· SEC NetworkOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 75

  4. #4
    PittatSyracuse
    CBB· CWOvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

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

  5. #5
    Long Beach StatHawai'i
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  6. #6
    WisconsinatPurdue
    CBB· CBSDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

  7. #7
    Texas A&MatLSU
    CBB· SEC NetworkOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

  8. #8
    W CarolinaatMercer
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

  9. #9
    UC San DiegoatSanta Barbara
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  10. #10
    UNC GreensboroatWofford
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  11. #11
    UC DavisatUC Irvine
    CBB· ESPNUOvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

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

  12. #12
    Kennesaw StatNew Mexico St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  13. #13
    North DakotaatSt Thomas
    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  14. #14
    RichmondatDuquesne
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  15. #15
    MaristatQuinnipiac
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  16. #16
    G WashingtonatLoyola Chicago
    CBB· USA NetDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  17. #17
    StanfordatNC State
    CBB· CWDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  18. #18
    UConnatMarquette
    CBB· FoxBig comeback
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 68

  19. #19
    ProvidenceatGeorgetown
    CBB· truTVDown to the wire
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 68

  20. #20
    FullertonatCSU Northridge
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  21. #21
    Seattle UatPacific
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  22. #22
    Texas TechatBYU
    CBB· ESPNDown to the wire
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  23. #23
    CaliforniaatWake Forest
    CBB· ACC NetworkDown to the wire
    B
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 86 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  24. #24
    WashingtonatOregon
    CBB· FS1Down to the wire
    B
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 86 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  25. #25
    DavidsonatSt Bonaventure
    CBB· USA NetDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  26. #26
    South CarolinaatOle Miss
    CBB· SEC NetworkDown to the wire
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  27. #27
    Notre DameatBoston College
    CBB· ESPNUBig comeback
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension25/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  28. #28
    UT ArlingtonatAbilene Chrstn
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  29. #29
    MaineatNJIT
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    60/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 60

  30. #30
    NorthwesternatMinnesota
    CBB· BTNDown to the wire
    B
    60/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 80 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 60

  31. #31
    Jax StateatUTEP
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    60/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 80 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 60

  32. #32
    UAlbanyatUMass Lowell
    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  33. #33
    HoustonatOklahoma St
    CBB· CBSBack and forth
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  34. #34
    PresbyterianatWinthrop
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  35. #35
    Georgia TechatClemson
    CBB· ACC NetworkBack and forth
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  36. #36
    LouisvilleatMiami
    CBB· ESPNUDown to the wire
    C+
    54/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 73 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 54

  37. #37
    FGCUatC Arkansas
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  38. #38
    Sam HoustonatLiberty
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  39. #39
    FurmanatSamford
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 64 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 48

  40. #40
    Mount St MarysatSiena
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 63 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 48

  41. #41
    CampbellatStony Brook
    CBB
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension24/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  42. #42
    QueensatAustin Peay
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  43. #43
    CA BaptistatSouthern Utah
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    43/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 58 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 43

  44. #44
    Rhode IslandatFordham
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    41/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension13/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late3/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  45. #45
    WagneratLong Island
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    40/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension27/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 54 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 40

  46. #46
    VanderbiltatTennessee
    CBB· ESPN
    C
    39/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension24/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late6/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 53 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 39

  47. #47
    StonehillatMercyhurst
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension21/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  48. #48
    FloridaatKentucky
    CBB· ESPN
    C
    37/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension21/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 49 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 37

  49. #49
    GeorgiaatMississippi St
    CBB· SEC Network
    C
    35/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension10/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 47 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 35

  50. #50
    Southern MissatApp State
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 37 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 27

  51. #51
    MTSUatMissouri St
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  52. #52
    ArizonaatColorado
    CBB· ESPN2Back and forth
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 35 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 27

  53. #53
    GA SouthernatCoastal
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    26/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 35 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 26

  54. #54
    FAUatWichita St
    CBB· ESPNUBack and forth
    D
    25/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension8/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 33 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 25

  55. #55
    Northern IowaatBradley
    CBB· CBSSN
    D
    24/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension19/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 32 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 24

  56. #56
    Saint LouisatGeorge Mason
    CBB· USA Net
    D
    24/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 32 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 24

  57. #57
    CincinnatiatTCU
    CBB· TNT/truTV
    D
    23/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 30 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 23

  58. #58
    New MexicoatUtah State
    CBB
    D
    22/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension15/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  59. #59
    CornellatDartmouth
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    D
    22/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 29 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 22

  60. #60
    Western KYatFIU
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    21/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

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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