Last week, the WNBA announced its plan to hold a 22-game regular season and playoffs in Bradenton, Florida. However, the two former UConn stars on the Atlanta Dream won’t be participating as Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes both announced their intention to opt out of the season.
Montgomery isn’t sitting out due to health concerns — though she did say those played a factor — but in continued pursuit of social justice reform in the wake of nationwide protests.
“There’s work to be done off the court in so many areas in our community,” Montgomery said in a tweet.