Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 25 after the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The pair share their reaction to Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders sliding down draft boards out of the first round and whether it says more about him or the weak quarterback class. Plus, Deborah details her thoughts on Travis Hunters’ excellence and her concerns (and excitement) about his two-way play translating to the pros. Finally, she and Brighton discuss the specter of President Donald Trump around Thursday’s events and how his supporters are now making a point to bring political references into sports spaces.

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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Deb Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 11, discussing several iconic Spring Sports events. First, she debriefed her trip to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four in Tampa. She discussed highlights and takeaways from the games and the weekend in general. Next she talked about the WNBA draft coming up next week. She also talked about this year’s Master’s golf tournament taking place this weekend, and more.

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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Deborah Stroman calls in from Tampa, Florida to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 4 ahead of the NCAA Women’s College Basketball Final Four games. She discusses whether these four teams — South Carolina, Texas, UCLA, and UConn — are indeed the four best this season and what key matchup she’s watching in each of the semifinals. Stroman also shares her perspective of what the fan experience is like for Final Four games, both in-person vs. at home and men’s vs. women’s college basketball, and closes by making her predictions on which programs will lift the trophies in the title games.

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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UNC faculty member and sports business expert Deborah Stroman called in to chat with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 7. They had a lot to talk about this week – beginning with UNC women’s basketball, which just toughed out an ACC quarterfinal win in a defensive battle against Florida State. That sets up a big semifinal on Saturday against NC State – and of course that’s just one of two big basketball games on Saturday, with the Carolina-Duke men’s basketball game that same evening.

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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UNC faculty member and sports business expert Deborah Stroman called in to chat with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 28. She discussed the UNC Women’s Basketball team’s recent loss to Duke, and what to expect from that team going forward. She discussed the injury challenges the team has faced, and more. She also discussed UNC’s hiring of Jim Tanner as their first Men’s Basketball General Manager, and much more.

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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UNC Faculty Member and sports business expert Deborah Stroman called in to chat with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 21. They discussed the success of the NHL’s midseason 4 Nations Face-Off, including some of the geopolitics that surrounded the event. They also talked about the NBA All-Star weekend and some of the criticisms surrounding that event, and more.

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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Deborah Stroman calls in to chat with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell from New Orleans on Friday, Feb. 7. She details the scenes of the city as it prepares for Super Bowl LIX this weekend, discussing the safety changes made after a recent tragedy around another big football game. Stroman also discusses the big business of the Super Bowl and some of the changes she’s noticed in recent decades around the game before previewing the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and her Philadelphia Eagles. What’s better for the NFL: the Chiefs making history with another Super Bowl trophy, or the Eagles breaking that streak and earning a win for a passionate fanbase?

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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Sports businesswomen, UVA professor, UNC faculty member, and host of “If You Only Knew,” Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 17. They discussed the College Football National Championship Game, pitting Ohio State against Notre Dame. They talked about the process to get to the national championship game. The also talked about the business and spectacle of big-time sporting events, and more.

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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Sports businesswomen, UVA professor, UNC faculty member, and host of “If You Only Knew,” Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 10. They discussed UNC women’s basketball. They talked about the ugly win against duke, the roster makeup of the team, and the positive showing against Notre Dame. They discussed what is coming next for the team, what their potential might be for the rest of the season, and more.

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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Dr. Deborah Stroman is an UNC Faculty Member, former college athlete, and expert on sports and business, and host of “If You Only Knew.” She spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 3. They discussed the current college football playoff format and its implications. They also discussed a controversial sideline penalty called on a bench player, and more.

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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