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Huskies Announce Pair of Medical Retirements
September 21, 2018 | Women's Basketball
SEATTLE --- University of Washington Head Women's Basketball Coach Jody Wynn announced a pair of roster changes heading into the 2018-19 season, as Deja Strother and Natalie Romeo will be medically retired, ending their UW careers.
"We are thankful for the contributions both players have made to the program during their time at UW," said Wynn. "Player well-being is so important to the program and the athletic department. Despite the best efforts of our medical team, Natalie and Deja have been unable to progress to the point where they can re-join the active roster. We are happy to have them remain on scholarship and close to the program in a supportive role this season and wish them all the best as they complete their studies at UW."
Strother, a redshirt-junior center, suffered a leg injury prior to the start of the 2017-18 season. Despite rehabbing over the last season, she has not been able to return from the injury.
Strother appeared in 45 games over two seasons with the Huskies, averaging 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. She added 36 blocks and 13 steals while shooting 46 percent from the field.
Romeo, a senior guard, has battled an undisclosed medical issue which kept her off the court last season. She attempted to make a comeback this season, joining the team for summer workouts, but the condition kept her from returning.
Romeo played two seasons at Nebraska before transferring to Washington for the 2016-17 season. In that season, she averaged 9.3 points per game, seeing action in all 35 games and making 33 starts. She ranked second in the team in three-pointers made with 94 and reached double-figures in 12 games.
The Huskies open the 2018-19 season at home, hosting Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 8.
For all the latest information on Washington women's basketball, follow the team at @UW_WBB on Twitter and Instagram and at @UWHuskyWomensBasketball on Facebook.
"We are thankful for the contributions both players have made to the program during their time at UW," said Wynn. "Player well-being is so important to the program and the athletic department. Despite the best efforts of our medical team, Natalie and Deja have been unable to progress to the point where they can re-join the active roster. We are happy to have them remain on scholarship and close to the program in a supportive role this season and wish them all the best as they complete their studies at UW."
Strother, a redshirt-junior center, suffered a leg injury prior to the start of the 2017-18 season. Despite rehabbing over the last season, she has not been able to return from the injury.
Strother appeared in 45 games over two seasons with the Huskies, averaging 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. She added 36 blocks and 13 steals while shooting 46 percent from the field.
Romeo, a senior guard, has battled an undisclosed medical issue which kept her off the court last season. She attempted to make a comeback this season, joining the team for summer workouts, but the condition kept her from returning.
Romeo played two seasons at Nebraska before transferring to Washington for the 2016-17 season. In that season, she averaged 9.3 points per game, seeing action in all 35 games and making 33 starts. She ranked second in the team in three-pointers made with 94 and reached double-figures in 12 games.
The Huskies open the 2018-19 season at home, hosting Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 8.
For all the latest information on Washington women's basketball, follow the team at @UW_WBB on Twitter and Instagram and at @UWHuskyWomensBasketball on Facebook.
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