Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks + Pam Honors Dr. Deborah Stroman During Women's History Month

Pam, Dr. Stroman and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his weekend picks and Pam honors Dr. Stroman during Women's History Month. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA. Who will win this weekend: Arizona Wildcats or Iowa State Cyclones?  Kara Lawson currently serves as the head coach of the USA women’s national basketball team through the 2028 Olympics after leading the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team to another ACC Championship. Lawson has received praise for her leadership with Team USA, notably for her support of players like Caitlin Clark, who made a strong debut with the national team off the bench, posting a double-double and contributing significantly to the team’s offense. However, Lawson has faced criticism from some fans and observers who worry that her dual responsibilities with Team USA and Duke could create a conflict. With her Blue Devils preparing for the NCAA Tournament while she is actively coaching the national team, critics argue that she may be distracted or unable to give her Duke players the full focus and preparation they need to succeed on the biggest stage. Is the criticism fair? Should Lawson be coaching Team USA, focus on Duke, or can she really do both?