Dr. Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 29, in the wake of UNC men’s basketball being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. The pair discuss Carolina’s loss to Alabama in the Sweet 16 and where the program goes from here. Will head coach Hubert Davis be able to recreate this season’s roster’s blend of character and experience? Plus, Stroman shares her thoughts on record-setting attendance numbers for the women’s March Madness first and second rounds and why women’s basketball is attracting so many fans in recent season. What are some of the ways we’re seeing this support back up by money, and who does Stroman think is the team to watch leading up to the national title game?

 

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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