BTI's Rants and Ramblings: How much does the name Kentucky matter for recruits?

Ever since John Calipari arrived in Lexington, recruiting has gotten to levels never before acheived in college basketball. Some have said that is because Calipari and Kentucky are a perfect match. Others have said the prestige of Kentucky draws the players in. While some say that it is Cal and only Cal that determines where these players go. I began thinking about just how does the average player split the percentage up in his head on why he wants to play at Kentucky. How much is coach, how much is school, and how much are other factors? Before I give you my percentages, take a look at the quotes of many of the UK commits since Calipari took the job (Orton and Hood not included), and maybe that will sway or affirm your thoughts on the issue. Some players were difficult to find quotes or reasonable videos for: John Wall "Coach Calipari pushes his players, and that's why his teams are successful.  Some compare me to Derrick Rose, and that's a compliment. In the last two years, he's helped Derrick and Tyreke become top-10 picks in the NBA draft. He's helped them reach that level, but I'm reaching my goal of playing college basketball." Eric Bledsoe "I’m a basketball player. Every time I pick up the paper, they’re writing about football. Coach, I want to go where basketball is important, where everyone knows and loves the game."  Calipari, who earlier recruited Bledsoe for Memphis, played a “big role” in the decision, Bledsoe said. Doron Lamb Kyle Wiltjer "They have a really great recruiting class coming in, and felt like it would be a great fit....I feel like my versatility would fit their system well, and it was a basketball decision, so I decided to commit." Anthony Davis "Coach Calipari is easy to talk to and he listens to what you are saying," Davis told ESPN recruiting writer Paul Biancardi on Friday in explaining his choice. "(Calipari) will be a father figure to me away from home. He's a demanding coach that will not tell me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear to improve." Michael Gilchrist   Archie Goodwin "Coach Cal already told me that it's not going to be easy. I don't want anyone to give me anything. I've worked for stuff my whole life," Goodwin told ESPN. "I'm going to compete and that's going to make me and my teammates better. I want to go work every day. From a competitive standpoint, it's the best decision for me." Willie Cauley “I thought that was the best opportunity to go in, get better right away and have a chance to leave early.” I think there is a theme there. While Bledsoe and Gilchrist both mention the fans, each of the players say Coach Cal was the major reason they attended, or at least the style of play Coach Cal applies. Several of the players never even mention the history of Kentucky or the fans. Which personally, I could care less about. I don't expect a kid from Portland, Oregon like Wiltjer, or Alabama like Cousins and Bledsoe, or New Jersey like Gilchrist, to come here because of his love of UK basketball. Now, I am sure for players in-state like Miller and Hood, the allure of Kentucky did play a huge role for them.  And the hope always is that once the players get here, they will begin to understand the passion and buy into what it is all about.  But, how would you divide up the average player's reasons for coming? My thinking: COACH CAL/STYLE OF PLAY: 85% UK TRADITION: 10% OTHER FACTORS (AAU, FAMILY,PLAYING TIME): 5% Do you think I am on the right track?