I agree that Drake's sitch would not have happened the same way at a national qualifier. However, I have seen and dealt with refs that treat all AAU as equal and do not recognize the significance of the qualifier.
I would also say that I have always appreciated getting a polished and professional ref at every contest, and so do my players. Even if it doesn't count, we still want a good game. Good refs can do a lot to ensure we have a good game. If we can dribble, cut, pass, catch, shoot, rebound and defend well, that helps too
