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Stay Or Go? Player Movement Changes Tenor of College Basketball Offseason – Stroman on Sports (Apr. 24, 2026)

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, April 24 as the college basketball transfer portal season pushes on and the deadline for the NBA Draft entry approaches.

The Evening News: CHCCS in Raleigh, Duke Weekend for Baseball, Veesaar to NBA

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on CHCCS and their trip to Raleigh to defend library books. We hear from Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling on the Virginia gerrymandering vote, and learn of an upcoming lane closure on a major road across campus. In sports, Henri Veesaar decides to try his luck in the NBA, the Diamond Heels continue a weekend series against Duke, and more.

Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Arbor Day, Freight Train Blues

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 24, discussing town news and events. She talked about the most recent meeting of the town council, which saw a presentation on the Safe Routes to School program, and the town purchasing a parking lot on West Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming town events, including Arbor Day festivities, the Freight Train Blues Series, and more.

On Air Today: Brendan Marks of The Athletic on Dean Dome’s Future

National College Basketball Reporter for The Athletic Brendan Marks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 24. He discussed his recent reporting which outlined the timeline of UNC’s build up to announcing a new basketball arena on the Carolina North campus, which ultimately never happened. He talked about how close the announcement came to being made, and what the delay in a decision ultimately means. He discussed the Odum Village option, which would keep the arena on campus, but also allow for a fresh build. He talked about what comes next for the university, and more.

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