Notebook: Jeff Long preparing for first day on Aug 1

In a recent interview with the Topeka Capitol-Journal, new KU AD Jeff Long said coaching “changes are best at the end of the season.”

After two seasons of small-ball, Bill Self has a chance to go big again this upcoming season, and Jeff Withey is excited about the prospect.

Speaking of Withey, he’ll be off to Europe next season after limited minutes in the NBA.

Devonte Graham looks to avoid knee surgery after suffering an injury during summer league.

In other news...

SBNation’s Matt Brown writes that TV money for college football is slowing down, and it’s time for schools to invest in the fan experience.

A group of Florida football players had a bizarre incident with a gambler.

There is a team worse than the Royals this year, and one scout says he would rather get “struck by lightning” than watch the Baltimore Orioles play.