MEET STAR BASKETBALL PLAYER RENEE MONTGOMERY
AT STEW LEONARD'S DANBURY STORE

WHAT:
Come meet Renee Montgomery, 2009 UConn Huskies women's basketball champion turned Minnesota Lynx professional player, as she samples coach Geno Auriemma's famous tomato basil and fra diavolo pasta sauces at Stew Leonard's Danbury, CT store.

In addition to leading the UConn Huskies women's basketball team to a sixth national championship and third undefeated season, and recently being named head coach to the U.S.A. women's basketball team for the 2012 Olympics in London, Geno Auriemma packages his fresh, all-natural tomato basil and fra diavolo pasta sauces, which are available for purchase at local stores.

Due to his busy coaching schedule, Geno is relying on Renee, one of his 2009 championship players, to sample his two delicious sauces. She will also sign bottles for fans and pose for pictures.

WHO:
Renee Montgomery had a four-year college basketball career with the UConn Huskies women's team, during which she was considered one of the best point guards in the nation and helped her team achieve a 138-11 record. As a senior during the 2008-09 season, Renee helped lead the women Huskies to their sixth national championship and third undefeated season with a game average of 16.5 points and 5.1 assists.

Renee was the number four pick in the WNBA professional draft, landing herself a spot with the Minnesota Lynx.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.

WHERE
Stew Leonard's Danbury store
99 Federal Road, Danbury, CT
For customer questions: 203.790.8030

CONTACT:
Rachel Begun, Stew Leonard's, 203.750.6107 rbegun@stewleonards.com