Charles Barkley says college basketball is still GREAT because it helps black kids get a free college education -- and he dismisses the NCAA recruiting scandals as a few bad apples.
"The NCAA has some issues," Barkley told Adam Glynn in NYC ... "but what about all those kids who got to go to college for free?!"
"There's a few guys who are corrupt, I understand that. But I always look at the big picture."
"I want all them young black kids getting their free education!"
The NCAA has been under fire recently after several high-profile players and programs were allegedly involved in schemes to pay players .