High Basketball IQ is a player's understanding of the game of basketball and how that player's understanding shapes decisions the player makes on the basketball court. Having a High Basketball IQ is as equally important as having a high basketball skill level. In my opinion, it is one of the most important factors when teams of equal skill and physical ability compete against one another. Basketball IQ can be developed and learned. It is a skill, that if mastered, can allow a player to play at a higher level (high school, college, professional).