I’m not arguing that UVUs academic prestige/reputation is the same level overall as BYU.
What I am saying is that to suggest one specific, individual person is going to NOT be successful after undergrad just because they attended their last year and graduated from UVU instead of BYU is absurd.
The OP implied that Harding was somehow giving up a BYU degree for absolutely nothing in return other than playing time on a basketball court.