Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 9th. She recounted her recent trip to the West African country of Benin as part of the Global Sports Mentoring Program. She talked about her experiences in Benin, as well as reconnecting with one of her former mentees.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman and former basketball player — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and cultural impact.

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