University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 3. They discussed Deb’s memories of former UNC basketball star Walter Davis, who passed earlier this week at age 69.

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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