Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 26 ahead of Game 3 in each of the WNBA Playoffs’ semifinals. The pair share their thoughts about the Mercury’s comeback win over the Lynx in Game 2 and the franchise’s moves that set Phoenix up for success this season (and beyond), while Stroman digs into why Minnesota could be vulnerable going forward in its quest to return to the championship. They also discuss the Aces-Fever series, A’ja Wilson’s greatness winning her fourth MVP honor and why the Las Vegas supporting cast need to step up against Indiana in order to find success on the road.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — 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 impact in the game, on culture, and for business.

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