UK fan here who dispenses truth, and here it is. I know IU fans try to make themselves feel better about their basketball program by calling UK player mercenaries. But that isn't the reality is it? UK players are not paid to come to UK, and when they get there, they aren't paid to play. They are student-athletes and go to the same classes and face the same requirements and restrictions as IU players. That is this true reality and no amount of denial on your part can change it to a different reality.Even in his worst days...Knight player real students not mercenaries with no connection to the university. Please don't compare the two.
The difference is that, for the most part, the ones that come to UK are better basketball players than those that go to IU, so many of them leave after one year or two, a few stay three, and almost none four. And just like IU, some of them retain close ties to UK, and some don't.
That's the truth of the situation and no amount of denial on your part can change it. So, if you want to compare our two programs, compare them in this actual true reality in which we all actually, truthfully live, and see how you feel about your program then. If you are still happy with it, good for you.
And accusing me of having no teeth and practicing incest may make you feel better, but in reality, is not going to change a thing.