They may have been promised a starting position, but didn't start their first year. Some transfer to other schools because they believe they can get more playing time. It's hard for athletes who desire to play at the next level, to not play while at the same time trying to learn a new system. The first thing would be to limit access to television and find something more constructive for them to do. The more often young people see the Michael Jordans and Tiger Woods advertise their products, the more they will want to be like them.
Parents are largely responsible for raising their children to be productive adults.
This can be accomplished by encouraging participation without expectations. It's hard enough to get by if you grow up poor and in an area where unemployment is high. Believing you can do better with your athletic ability is a normal American dream. But being realistic about your options will help in the long run if you prepare for life without basketball. The influence of leader behaviors, coach attributes, and institutional variables on performance and satisfaction of collegiate basketball teams.