Not gonna derail this thread----But paying players is a mistake----As we are starting to see. If kids wanna get paid, there are options, i.e. Oversea's, G-League and NBDL. No one is forcing kids to attend college. Plus, they are getting "paid"---Room, board, access to free and every good medical treatment, clothing, fed, travel the country for free, and most importantly, they are GIVEN a stage to showcase their talents...
Players are "A" reason------But you could put 13 walk-on's out there, and Assembly Hall would be packed. Its a love affair, then the kids.