This is only one side of the story, and a HORRIFICALLY biased article at that; a journalistic masterpiece it was not, it sounded more like it had been written by the parents than an impartial journalist. Until we know the whole story, we can't judge it.
However, as others have pointed out, UConn is the ONLY FBS school offering a scholarship to this kid. That doesn't say much about his athletic abilities or potential. Likely the reason he got the scholarship is his academic standing, a benchwarmer to pull the team GPA up.
I wish the kid luck, but this is something he should have been prepared for, considering nobody else had any interest. Maybe his parents and coaches didn't guide him effectively in that area. OR maybe they did and now they are just blowing smoke.
It is the way things are today. Can't say that I like it, but...it is within the rules that we are given to play under.