So you are saying that proximity means nothing for JC players, then how do you explain Kansas State, and them being able to feed off the JC programs in their state for football? Those are not Kansas kids player there, but from all over the country. Somehow I just do not think Kansas is any better than Iowa for those kids and Manhattan Kansas is not a mecca for all things football, while Ames is a dump.
There are talented players in both programs and we need talent on the field and court.
The Kansas State JUCO monopoly has been over for some time. Take a look at the 2019 JUCO recuriting rankings. Schools for all conferences, including blue bloods, were taking JUCOs.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Football/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=juniorcollege
The reason K-State was successful is JUCO recruiting was not near as prevalent as it is now. But now that the big boys are involved in JUCO recruiting they don't have any discernible advantage.