G · Athens, GA
Peak 6.8 PPG in 2000-01 · Career avg 5.1
The son of head coach Tubby Smith, Saul endured relentless taunts from opposing fans and proved he belonged by finishing ninth all-time at Kentucky in career assists with 363 and 11th in steals with 152 across 143 games. He was a freshman on the 1998 national championship team and helped UK win three SEC regular-season and tournament titles during his four years. Smith went on to serve as an assistant coach alongside his father at multiple programs.
| SEASON | G | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | 39 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 36.0% | 98 |
| 1998-99 | 37 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 36.7% | 185 |
| 1999-00 | 33 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 33.7% | 218 |
| 2000-01★ PEAK | 34 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 37.3% | 231 |
| CAREER | 143 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 36.0% | 732 |