Why play for an elite program?

I realize I  am cut from different cloth than a lot of people, but if I were a high-D1 basketball prospect, I absolutely would not jump on the bandwagon by going to one of the elite programs. Why? Anyone can take the easy route. If you win there, you accomplish nothing unexpected. On the other hand, if you go to a program that needs help, and you do help, and against odds they accomplish something remarkable, think how much more exciting that would be.