In the latest episode of Intellectual But Ignant, Mako and Boogie sit down with an urban Atlanta hoop legend—Coach Tay Uno. He’s the head basketball coach at Snellville Middle, assistant boys’ coach at South Gwinnett High, and one of the directors of the nationally ranked AAU program, the Decatur Blazers. Joining him were his son, Kei-Sean Roberts—widely regarded as the No. 1 point guard in the class of 2030—and Treu Taylor, one of the purest shooters in Georgia from the class of 2029.
This episode dives into a bit of everything for true basketball heads. Coach Tay shares his story, growing up in Atlanta’s 4th Ward Boulevard and hooping alongside his longtime friend, NBA vet Lou Williams. He opens up about the bond he has with his son Kei-Sean, how kids sometimes overlook their parents' legacy, and how that dynamic plays out on and off the court.
We also discuss how Coach Tay and his best friend, Coach Just—Treu’s father and a co-founder of the Decatur Blazers—built one of the top grassroots programs in the country from the ground up. Tay speaks on the strong village of support behind the Blazers and how overwhelming, yet appreciated, that love truly is.
The conversation covers who Kei-Sean and Treu model their games after, their favorite NBA players, and what it's like for Kei-Sean to constantly play up in age groups—and how that pressure sharpens his skills. We talk about the grind today's youth hoopers are on, how taking a break can set you back, and Coach Tay even gives his take on the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) movement.
Most importantly, we shine a light on what Tay and Just are building—a special, game-changing movement that even Jet Academy has partnered with. The buzz is real: people are starting to recognize that the Decatur Blazers may be home to the nation’s top talent and could become the No. 1 youth program for the classes of 2029 through 2036 and beyond.
This episode is packed with real basketball insight, the inspiring journey of two best friends creating something impactful, the example of fathers pouring into their sons, life gems—and of course, a little bit of that classic intellectual but ignant touch. So kick back, relax, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok!
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