Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 28 to share some of her takeaways from this week’s NBA Draft, as the basketball season formally transitions into the next year. She discusses the higher percentage of foreign players being taken compared to college players — and how that may be by design based on the league’s overseas investments into the growth of the sport. Stroman also shares her thoughts on the use of centers in the NBA and what that means for dominant college players like Armando Bacot and Zach Edey, who had two different draft experiences. Plus: LeBron James’ eldest son is about to be his teammate…how wild is that?


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 cultural impact.