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We also can't forget that the college environment is unique to the USofA. There are 13 year old kids who go pro in soccer in Europe and their mothers don't say "oh but you'll miss out on a year of your college education!!" Screw that, go to college later after you blow out your knee. If the best path to the pros is the D league, then Obi should go to the D league--every day and twice on Sunday.
But, that's not what the D league is right now, in my opinion.
Many baseball players see the balance. The minors is a great way to develop. If you're a can't-miss talent you go to the minors. (Exception: the team that drafts you gets stingy with the signing bonus so you re-enter after a year of college.) If you're good, but not a can't-miss talent, well there is something of real value in getting your education paid for.
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