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Reese, Kmac and Pam take Dr. Deborah Stroman's pop quiz. Dr. Stroman State is a member of the Department of Global Sports Mentoring Program. For more information visit: globalsportsmentoring.org

Reese, Kmac and Pam talk with our very first Most Valuable Impactor (MVI) Lori Jones of Blackology Beverage Company LLC. Jones launched Blackology Coffee Company on July 13th, 2020 and it was her love for black coffee that pushed her to build her coffee business to what it is today. This may be the freshest coffee that can be found in all of North Carolina because they don't roast the beans until...

Reese, Kmac and Pam speak with GameDay Charlie. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) approved the adoption of NIL procedures effective July 1, 2023. To be eligible, student-athletes, coaches, parents, athletic directors, principals, etc., must undergo NFHS name image and likeness course training. Students-athletes are prohibited from sponsors involving adult entertainm...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss NBA playoff basketball. The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 last night tying the series at 1-1. While Jayson Tatum only scored 7 points in the game, it was no problem for the Celtics as they got contributions from everywhere. Five players finished the game with double-digit point totals, including Jaylen Brown who led the team with 25 points and Ma...

Reese, Kmac and Pam speak with 3x NBA Champion Scott Williams. Scott Christopher Williams played at UNC Chapel Hill from 1986-1990 before being drafted in 1990 by the Chicago Bulls. Williams played in the NBA for 15 years winning 3 championships with the Chicago Bulls in his first three seasons. Williams wrote a book titled: Through the Fire: A Memoir of Trauma and Loss, Basketball and Triumph.&nb...

Reese, Kmac and Pam talk with NBA Legend Chucky Brown. Brown shares his insight on the 2023 NBA Playoffs, if Steph Curry is a top 5 player all-time and the differences in today's NBA versus when he played. Clarence “Chucky” Brown Jr. is a 6-foot-8 forward from North Carolina State University and was a second-round selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1989 NBA draft. Brown shares...

Reese, Kmac and Pam speak with James White. Brother White shares a lesson on humility. James Harden scored 45 points last night in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics.  The The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-112 taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Anthony Davis provided a historic performance. Davis led the charge for the Lakers last night as he scored 30 points and grab...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA playoff basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-112 taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Anthony Davis provided a historic performance. Davis led the charge for the Lakers last night as he scored 30 points and grabbed 23 rebounds. Jordan Poole took a deep 3-pointer with the Warriors down 3 points, less than 10 seconds remaining. T...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Vashti Hurt of the Carolina Blitz to discuss Carolina Panthers football. The Panthers recently drafted Bryce Young with the first overall pick. Vashti Hurt was at the introductory press conference and shares her insight on Young and the Panthers' plan for him going forward. Matt Corral is another quarterback on the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers selected Corra...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the possibility of North Carolina high school athletes being eligible for NIL.  The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) will consider policy for athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness in meetings this week. Should NIL be allowed for high school athletes?  

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's NBA Playoff matchups. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 97-87 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. While both teams struggled offensively, Nikola Jokic had a double-double contributing 39 points and 16 rebounds. The Nuggets were able to get the win with Jamal Murray only scoring 10 points on 3/15 shooting and Michael Porter Jr. scoring only 5...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss where Steph Curry ranks alongside the NBA's best and brightest. Steph Curry scored 50 points in yesterday's Game 7 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Curry's 50 points were the most in a playoff game in NBA History, surpassing Kevin Durant's 48 points. With the win, the Warriors eliminated the Sacramento Kings from the playoffs and advanced to the second round of...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this weekend's NBA Playoff matchups. There were huge NBA playoff games this weekend. The Warriors won game 7 against the Kings setting up a 2nd round matchup between Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry scored 50 points, the most points scored in a Game 7 in NBA History. Curry passed the previous record of 48...

Reese, Kmac and Pam take a look at the NFL Draft and evaluate the draft grades teams received. The Panthers took Bryce Young with the #1 pick. Did the Panthers make any other good moves in the draft? Are the Ravens poised for a Super Bowl this year after the Lamar signing and their free agency additions and draft selections? Did the Titans draft right getting 'Big Cat' Will Levis?  How did yo...

Reese, Kmac and Pam speak with imminent UNC grad Greear Webb. Post-graduation, Webb plans on going to law school to positively impact communities across the country and learn more about the history of law. The 17th Annual NC Black Summit takes place April 27-28, 2023 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. The theme is "Moving Forward with Knowledge and Purpose." Unfortunately, the event is sold...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss more on some selections from last night's draft, Lamar Jackson's mother and their favorite food dishes. Lamar Jackson bet on himself and it worked. As of yesterday, Jackson is the highest-paid player in the NFL. But how did Jackson get the deal done without an agent? Was his mother involved? How much better will the Ravens be next year, if at all? Also, Will Levis...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss yesterday's Lamar Jackson signing news. Yesterday, Lamar Jackson made an agreement with the Baltimore Ravens on a 5-year deal for $260M, with $185 guaranteed. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts became the highest-paid player just a couple of weeks ago and this deal pushes Jackson to the top making him the highest-paid player in the league. Jackson was able to get this deal...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the 1st round selections of the 2023 NFL Draft. Who was the best pick of the night? Which team drafted the best? Any surprises? Bryce Young went 1st overall to the Carolina Panthers. Young was the consensus #1 pick for quite some time but last night confirmed his arrival in Carolina. The Indianapolis Colts also went big using their 4th overall pick on Florida quart...

Reese, Kmac and Pam talk the NFL Draft. The crew gives their predictions of who will be drafted in the top 5 in tonight's NFL Draft. The Panthers have the #1 pick and it is believed they will take Bryce Young at #1. Is Bryce Young the guy, or could it be Will Levis or CJ Stroud? Maybe Anthony Richardson? 

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss NBA playoff basketball.  Jimmy Butler was on fire in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Butler averaged 37.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.8 assists during the five-game series against the number-one-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat won last night in overtime 128-126. Butler had a game-high 42 points. The Heat upset the Bucks winning the series in only five games...

Reese, Kmac and Pam talk with GameDay Charlie about the future of the Carolina Panthers and the current standing of the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs. The NFL Draft is tonight and the Panthers have the number one pick. It seems Bryce Young is the consensus #1 pick. Although recently, Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis' name has come up as a possibility. Who will the Panthers select? On...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Dr. Deborah Stroman talk all things NBA. Jimmy Butler was on fire in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Butler averaged 37.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.8 assists during the five-game series against the number-one-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat upset the Bucks winning the series in only five games and becoming the sixth team in NBA history to beat a one-seed in the playo...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss NBA Playoff basketball. The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 119-117 last night off of a Trae Young game-winning three-pointer. It was a surprising loss as the Hawks were missing one of their stars, Dejounte Murray after he was suspended one game for making contact with an NBA referee. The Celtics seemed to be in full control of the game until midway through th...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the Carolina Panther's #1 pick and tomorrow's NFL Draft. The Panthers have the #1 pick in tomorrow's draft. The belief is that Bryce Young will be selected. Would the Panthers take anyone else or is Young a lock? Will Levins?  Also, the Raiders have Jimmy Garoppolo under center. Is Jimmy G the right guy for the job? What moves will the Raiders make in the draft? Do...

Reese, Kmac and Pam discuss the NFL Draft. The NFL Draft takes place tomorrow. It seems Bryce Young will go #1. However, recently Kentucky Wildcats' quarterback Will Levins' name has come up as the potential #1 pick. How realistic is that? Do the Texans take Anthony Richardson at #2? The crew goes through a mock draft and makes predictions on various draft selections.