As to speak of your cons#4 without the Booster Pres. dedication and interest in this basketball program over the past 15 to 20 years, the program would have had to do on a lot less funds!! This person who I am talking about has only had a grand kid in the program the last 4 years! Any adult much less a teen would dedicate hours weekly for months, if they weren't going to see the court! Common sense you don't waste effort if you are never rewarded!! Remember they are academic students first, being a athlete is just a plus!! Grades will get you $$$ in college, althletic scholarships are like a lottery!