AAU is a problem for a fraction of the players, for others, it's the chance to get their name out there. AAU isn't perfect and the only ones who are benefiting illegally are the handlers attached to the high profile players who are one and done anyway.
When I played, the Adidas tournament in Vegas featured 320-something teams. Over 300 of those are doing it the right way.
Man, I hear you...absolutely I do.