Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 29, to talk some basketball during a football bye week. The WNBA playoffs are heating up, with even more drama added by the close selection of the league’s 2023 MVP. A massive NBA shakes up the eastern conference…or does it? And what does the trade signal in an era of player empowerment? Finally, with both UNC basketball programs beginning official practices this week, Stroman shares the reasons why she’s excited for both teams to hit the court this fall.

 

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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