University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 23rd. They discussed the recent NBA draft, and its effects on college basketball. They outlined some of the specific decisions of players in the draft, and talked about short and long term trends in players transition from college to the NBA.
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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