Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 13 to talk about the WNBA as the league’s regular season winds down. A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has once again leveled up her game, and Stroman shares what part of the heavy MVP favorite’s game she’s impressed with the most. The pair also discuss Caitlin Clark settling into the Indiana Fever and setting records, with Deborah sharing how Clark has surpassed her early expectations. Plus: the Golden State Valkyries unveil their new locker rooms. What does that mean for the rest of the league that an expansion team is making such investments? And both Deborah and Brighton share their predictions of the WNBA playoffs.
Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — 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 impact in the game, on culture, and for business.
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