Chantel Ruth Tremitiere was born on October 20,1969 and is an American former professional women's basketball player.
17 Facts About Chantel Tremitiere
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Chantel Tremitiere was then adopted into the family of William and Barbara Tremitiere as an infant and grew up in York, Pennsylvania.
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Chantel Tremitiere has 14 brothers and sisters of differing ethnic backgrounds.
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Chantel Tremitiere grew up playing basketball with her siblings, stating that they needed another player to make two even teams.
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Chantel Tremitiere averaged 30 points a game at Hannah Penn Middle School and was a basketball star when she transferred to William Penn High School.
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Chantel Tremitiere graduated from high school in 1987 and chose to attend Auburn University, where she received a full basketball scholarship.
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Chantel Tremitiere earned her bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Auburn, then was an assistant basketball coach for Auburn ; the University of Texas, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Chantel Tremitiere led the WNBA with an average of 37.5 minutes per game and started every game she played.
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On June 21,1999, a controversial decision to waive Chantel Tremitiere would be made by coach Frank Layden.
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Chantel Tremitiere was resigned by the Starzz on July 6 and finished the 1999 season with them.
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Chantel Tremitiere played one season for the Fever, suffering from an ankle injury most of the year which limited her playing time and effectiveness to 12.7 minutes, 2 points and 2 assists per game.
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Chantel Tremitiere announced her retirement from the WNBA on April 23,2001 at the age of 31.
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Chantel Tremitiere began a non-profit organization called Assist One, which broadcast the stories of children waiting to be adopted in the Sacramento, California, area.
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When she left basketball, Chantel Tremitiere pursued other interests such as acting.
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Chantel Tremitiere can be seen in the 2002 Walt Disney movie Double Teamed about WNBA players Heather and Heidi Burge.
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Chantel Tremitiere has held many charity basketball games, bringing businesses and celebrities together for the benefit of the community in Sacramento and York.
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Chantel Tremitiere continues her commitment to community service, speaking for youth groups and volunteering to work with at-risk youth.