Yes, I have been through Kansas, but much like other major Universities (Ohio State, Penn State, Syracuse, etc) you can't compare the university town to the surrounding area. The campus is a huge entity with an entirely different population and purpose than the boondocks surrounding it.
And put plainly - Posion you seem like a smart guy, but this debate is beyond ridiculous. Kansas hasn't missed the NCAA's in 20+ years. In the last 8 years they've been to the Elite 8 or beyond 4 times. And in the past 25+ seasons I can count on one hand the number of seasons they HAVEN'T had someone drafted.
It's debatable whether Jakarr is better off getting serious playing time right out of the gate. But Kansas is always a valid option for a ball player. Even if he sits for 2 years there, they have top notch coaches and facilities equal to anyone. You can't argue he's making a mistake by choosing Kansas.