University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member and host of If You Only Knew on 97.9 The Hill Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 9. She discussed the current circumstance of the UNC men’s basketball team and what needs to happen next for them. She also talked about this weekend’s upcoming Super Bowl, and more.

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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