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UK players with the highest BB IQ

wcc31

wcc31

Heisman
Mar 18, 2002
26,965
88,526
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Always heard Macy was as savvy as they came on the court. Older fans gush about how he played the game. Who were the smartest players basketballwise you've ever seen here?

My Top 5 (from Pitino on):

1. Ulis- obviously

2. Anthony Davis- knew spacing on offense and defense as well as any big I've ever watched

3. Chuck Hayes- made everyone on the floor better on both ends, best help defender I've seen, great passer

4. Travis Ford- slow, 5'9" and an All-SEC, borderline All-American

5. Pelphrey- just knew how to play the game
 
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d2atTech

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Apr 15, 2009
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wcc31 said:
Always heard Macy was as savvy as they came on the court. Older fans gush about how he played the game. Who were the smartest players basketballwise you've ever seen here?

My Top 5 (from Pitino on):

1. Ulis- obviously

2. Anthony Davis- knew spacing on offense and defense as well as any big I've ever watched

3. Chuck Hayes- made everyone on the floor better on both ends, best help defender I've seen, great passer

4. Travis Ford- slow, 5'9" and an All-SEC, borderline All-American

5. Pelphrey- just knew how to play the game
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brandon knight
 
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UKvisitor_rivals101449

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Macy had a different way to play. Much more organized. Ulis was making this stuff up. (That was meant as complimentary. Very creative and taking it to another level)
 
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Rondoed

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Tyler Ulis obviously. Kyle Macy who was a coach's son. And don't forget Rajon Rondo who has led the NBA in both assists and steals and so really knows the passing lanes; right now Rondo is leading the NBA with the highest number of assists in more than 20 years. Jamal Mashburn had the basketball IQ to be the master of the mismatch.
 
wcc31

wcc31

Heisman
Mar 18, 2002
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88,526
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Rondoed said:
Tyler Ulis obviously. Kyle Macy who was a coach's son. And don't forget Rajon Rondo who has led the NBA in both assists and steals and so really knows the passing lanes; right now Rondo is leading the NBA with the highest number of assists in more than 20 years. Jamal Mashburn had the basketball IQ to be the master of the mismatch.
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I wanted to go with Rondo, as he's obviously one of the smartest guys in the NBA, but his sophomore year here was such a disaster (I blame this on Tubby) that I couldn't do it.
 
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Ben101er

Heisman
Apr 21, 2004
25,636
60,294
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Not in any particular order:
Kyle Macy
Tyler Ulis
Larry Conley
Goose Givens
Dan Issel
Tommy Kron
Brandon Knight
 
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E Cat

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Feb 20, 2006
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I go back to 1980 season. I think Ulis would be No. 1. Just incredible instincts and basketball knowledge. Epps had an incredibly high BB IQ as well.

Saw Epps once in a pickup game at Seaton Center. He had average guys look great with his passing.
 
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Kai Slater

All-American
Jan 30, 2015
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Straight from the heart, I always had the impression that Dicky Beal and Roger Harden has that uncanny basketball IQ

yeah
 
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ruppcat

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Jan 1, 2003
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wcc31 said:
Always heard Macy was as savvy as they came on the court. Older fans gush about how he played the game. Who were the smartest players basketballwise you've ever seen here?

My Top 5 (from Pitino on):

1. Ulis- obviously

2. Anthony Davis- knew spacing on offense and defense as well as any big I've ever watched

3. Chuck Hayes- made everyone on the floor better on both ends, best help defender I've seen, great passer

4. Travis Ford- slow, 5'9" and an All-SEC, borderline All-American

5. Pelphrey- just knew how to play the game
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Any list without Mashburn is bogus.
 
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krazykats

Heisman
Nov 6, 2006
23,768
14,723
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Wayne Turner. That dude knew when to run, slow it down, dish, attack, pull up(only around the FT line) etc etc

Truly one of the smartest best UK players ever!
 
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kyboy1998_rivals34276

kyboy1998_rivals34276

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Mar 20, 2006
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I think most are overrating Knights basketball intelligence. I thought he dominated the ball and didn't get others involved first. Cal made a pick and roll team out of them due to that fact, which isn't difficult to grasp and simplifies the game for the point.

He was an excellent ball player and clutch no doubt. I just don't think he was as cerebral on the court as he was in the classroom.

I thought the OP put together an excellent list.
 
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kyboy1998_rivals34276

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drainthatub said:
No love for Saul smith? Michael porter? harrow?
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Saul was smart enough to know he was limited and just pounded the air out of the ball. Harrow was smart enough to transfer. Porter was just horrible and not smart enough to get his face out of the way of Ramon Harris' head.
 
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willyclyde

All-American
Feb 25, 2007
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kyboy1998 said:
Saul was smart enough to know he was limited and just pounded the air out of the ball. Harrow as smart enough to transfer. Porter was just horrible and not smart enough to get his face out of the way of Ramon Harris' head.
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Huma1894

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wcc31 said:
Always heard Macy was as savvy as they came on the court. Older fans gush about how he played the game. Who were the smartest players basketballwise you've ever seen here?

My Top 5 (from Pitino on):

1. Ulis- obviously

2. Anthony Davis- knew spacing on offense and defense as well as any big I've ever watched

3. Chuck Hayes- made everyone on the floor better on both ends, best help defender I've seen, great passer

4. Travis Ford- slow, 5'9" and an All-SEC, borderline All-American

5. Pelphrey- just knew how to play the game
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wcc31 said:
Always heard Macy was as savvy as they came on the court. Older fans gush about how he played the game. Who were the smartest players basketballwise you've ever seen here?

My Top 5 (from Pitino on):

1. Ulis- obviously

2. Anthony Davis- knew spacing on offense and defense as well as any big I've ever watched

3. Chuck Hayes- made everyone on the floor better on both ends, best help defender I've seen, great passer

4. Travis Ford- slow, 5'9" and an All-SEC, borderline All-American

5. Pelphrey- just knew how to play the game
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Pat Riley

Tyler Ulis

Anthony Davis
 
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Montana81

Heisman
Aug 12, 2004
82,726
29,410
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MKG was a high bball IQ guy. Struggled with his jumper but his fundamentals on defense and understanding of spacing, timing, angles on both ends of the floor were absurd for his age.

Noel also a high bball IQ guy.

Those were two guys that were good offensive players but not great scorers If that makes sense.
 
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