I'm not sure Kemp or Geist had any other D1 offers, but as support to your point:
Vanleer: who had such suitors as Evansville, Lehigh, and Wofford along with Missouri State and SEMO when he accepted Kim Anderson’s scholarship offer.
http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu_basketball/vanleer-making-an-impact-for-tigers-and-not-just-with/article_30dd80ad-9ccd-5eb8-adef-5e9df6753c65.html
Terrence Phillips: He had offers from Loyola Marymount, Auburn and Georgia State.
http://www.rockmnation.com/2015/1/4/7489387/mizzou-basketball-lands-third-commitment