Dr. Debby Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss why the blue blood programs of college basketball are experiencing downturns. Plus: how much could the new NBA G-League Ignite team affect the future of one-and-done players in college basketball?

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Dr. Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to preview this weekend’s men’s basketball game between UNC and Virginia. She shares thoughts on the team’s recent step back in following coronavirus protocols, as well as the reasons games are still played amid the pandemic.

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Dr. Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to preview a very full sports weekend. She shares her Super Bowl predictions and why she believes this year’s game is historic. Plus: what to expect in UNC and Duke’s first matchup of the season and the NBA holding its All-Star Game despite COVID-19.

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Dr. Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some disturbing news about a domestic violence arrest of an NFL player. Plus: Deb previews some events her Center of Sport Business and Analytics is putting on ahead of the Super Bowl.

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Dr. Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the news of baseball legend Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron’s passing on Friday. Plus, a preview of the UNC men’s basketball team’s matchup against NC State this weekend.

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Dr. Debby Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss (and low-key revel in) the installation of a billboard proclaiming UNC Basketball fans the “Best in the Nation” outside Durham. The duo also pose the question: what characteristics make for the “best” fans?

Dr. Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss her reaction, and the sporting world’s, to the attack of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6.

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