Cooper's love of Duke was substantially based on the legendary Coach K, just as UConn's was based on Coach Calhoun. Without those coaches, both schools lost cache. But now, Dan Hurley has proven himself and UConn is even more attractive to recruits, and unlike JC, he's a media darling.
Scheyer was 27-9 in his first year, but like Kevin Ollie, he was coaching his predecessor's players. He seems to be a great recruiter, and may prove to be a great coach, but he may also be a bust if he can't deliver championships. Following a legend is no easy task, expectations are high. patience is short, and legendary coattails are only so long.
One other factor favoring UConn is that it's close enough to home that his childhood friends, and family, can attend games.