Dr. Deborah Stroman is back with her latest Stroman on Sports segment, as she joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 7. She shares thoughts on the UNC men’s and women’s basketball programs, including how both have stood out so far this season and have work to do to become contenders.

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