Dr. Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 28. She shares details on a major upcoming trip: several weeks in Benin to revisit a friend through the Global Sports Mentoring Program. Stroman shares more information on the project and her thoughts on how sports are used as a universal language. Plus: Deb and Brighton discuss the latest financial reports from the WNBA and when women’s basketball players may start to see a bigger share of rising revenues.

 

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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