One of the biggest problems about the first two days of the NCAA Tournament is trying to figure out which games to prioritize. Even if you have a multi-screen setup, there are still difficult viewing decisions when games begin to overlap in the Big Dance.
To help you navigate this challenge, we’ve comprised a ranking of all 32 first-round games, counting down to the most intriguing game of the opening round. Last year, we had Kentucky vs. Oakland, Kansas vs. Samford, Wisconsin vs. James Madison and Auburn vs. Yale in our top-five.
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Each of those were either upsets or produced wild finishes. That’s what we’re all here for, right? They call it March Madness for a reason. This weekend always delivers with drama, star performances and a Cinderella emergence.
Here’s the full 32-1 ranking of the first round’s best games in descending order from worst to best.
32. (1) Florida vs. (16) Norfolk State
Friday | 6:50 p.m. | TNT
Florida is not the No. 1 overall seed. That distinction belongs to Auburn. But the Gators are playing better basketball…
