There are D1 “talented” players scattered all over D2, NAIA, D3, etc..there are also D2, NAIA, & D3 level players playing D1 every season; & unfortunately, there are all levels of talent that stay home & never play in college at all because they didn’t recognize their blessings.
As a senior in hs, Jordan Poole came off the bench.
He didn’t start a game his 1st year at Michigan.
He spent last year in the G-League.
He’s now averaging 30ppg in the NBA Playoffs.
Just because it’s not your turn right now doesn’t mean your time isn’t coming. Keep working.