Chantel Tremitiere
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Chantel Ruth Tremitiere (born October 20, 1969) is a former professional player in the Women's National Basketball Association
, an aspiring actress, and community / social worker.
. Her father is Arnold Kelly. She was then adopted into the family of William and Barbara Tremitiere as an infant and grew up in York, Pennsylvania
. She has 14 brothers and sisters of differing ethnic backgrounds. She grew up playing basketball with her siblings, stating that they needed another player to make two even teams. She averaged 30 points a game at Hannah Penn Middle School and was a basketball star when she transferred to William Penn High School
. She graduated from high school in 1987 and chose to attend Auburn University
, where she received a full basketball scholarship.
(1993–96). During this time, Chantel continued her hoop dreams overseas, playing for Lotos Gdynia in Turkey
, where her play caught the attention of professional scouts.
, the Sacramento Monarchs
. She had her most successful season playing with the Monarchs, averaging 7.6 points and 4.8 assists. She also led the WNBA with an average of 37.5 minutes per game. Chantel was the Sacramento Monarchs' original point guard. Playing for the Monarchs also gave Chantel the opportunity to be reunited with Ruthie Bolton
(Holifield), her teammate at Auburn. She also began a non-profit organization called Assist One, which broadcasted the stories of children waiting to be adopted in the Sacramento, California
, area.
Chantel was traded to Utah in 1998 and played two seasons for the Starzz
. She continued to average 5.5 points per game and 3.6 assists over that period. She finished 4th in the WNBA in assists. In 2000, she was acquired in the 6th round of the expansion draft
and joined the newly formed Indiana Fever
. She played one season for the Fever, suffering from an ankle injury most of the year which limited her playing time and effectiveness. Tremitiere retired on April 23, 2001, from the WNBA at the age of 31. She played professional basketball briefly again in Turkey and for the WABA
team, the York City Noise, in 2002.
" about Heather
and Heidi Burge
, WNBA superstars. Chantel has held many charity basketball games, bringing businesses and celebrities together for the benefit of the community in Sacramento and York. She continues her commitment to community service, speaking for youth groups and volunteering to work with at-risk youth. She was recently the guest speaker at North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)'s 2005 annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
.
In 2007, she turned her career toward football, where she is now the quarterback for the Shreveport Aftershock of the Independent Women's Football League.
"The only thing we are guaranteed in life is a chance. And we become the person we are by what we do with that chance." –Chantel Tremitiere
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 142 lb (64.4 kg).
Hometown: York, PA
College: Auburn University
Sorority: Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.
Gamma Xi- Spring 1991
The Blue Crew - #3 Too Cool
WNBA Teams:
Sacramento Monarchs
(1997)
Utah Starzz
(1998–1999)
Indiana Fever
(2000)
Women's National Basketball Association
The Women's National Basketball Association is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. It currently is composed of twelve teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association...
, an aspiring actress, and community / social worker.
Early life
Tremitiere was born in Williamsport, PennsylvaniaWilliamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
. Her father is Arnold Kelly. She was then adopted into the family of William and Barbara Tremitiere as an infant and grew up in York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
. She has 14 brothers and sisters of differing ethnic backgrounds. She grew up playing basketball with her siblings, stating that they needed another player to make two even teams. She averaged 30 points a game at Hannah Penn Middle School and was a basketball star when she transferred to William Penn High School
William Penn High School
Not to be confused with Penn High School in Mishawaka, IndianaWilliam Penn High School can refer to:*William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware*William Penn High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...
. She graduated from high school in 1987 and chose to attend Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
, where she received a full basketball scholarship.
Collegiate career
Tremitiere started every game for the Auburn Tigers women's basketball team in 1991 and averaged 4.1 points and 4.0 assists. In 1990, she was selected to the NCAA All-Tournament Team. She earned her bachelors degree in Public Relations from Auburn, then was an assistant basketball coach for Auburn (1991–92); the University of Texas (1992–93), and the University of MassachusettsUniversity of Massachusetts
This article relates to the statewide university system. For the flagship campus often referred to as "UMass", see University of Massachusetts Amherst...
(1993–96). During this time, Chantel continued her hoop dreams overseas, playing for Lotos Gdynia in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, where her play caught the attention of professional scouts.
Professional / WNBA career
In the 1996 draft, Tremitiere was selected as the 18th overall pick by an expansion teamExpansion team
An expansion team is a brand new team in a sports league. The term is most commonly used in reference to the North American major professional sports leagues, but is applied to sports leagues worldwide that use a closed franchise system of league membership. The term comes from the expansion of the...
, the Sacramento Monarchs
Sacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
. She had her most successful season playing with the Monarchs, averaging 7.6 points and 4.8 assists. She also led the WNBA with an average of 37.5 minutes per game. Chantel was the Sacramento Monarchs' original point guard. Playing for the Monarchs also gave Chantel the opportunity to be reunited with Ruthie Bolton
Ruthie Bolton
Alice Ruth Bolton , better known as Ruthie Bolton and also by her former married name of Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, is a former collegiate, Olympic and professional basketball player. Bolton played in the WNBA from 1997 through 2004 with the Sacramento Monarchs. She played collegiately at Auburn...
(Holifield), her teammate at Auburn. She also began a non-profit organization called Assist One, which broadcasted the stories of children waiting to be adopted in the Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, area.
Chantel was traded to Utah in 1998 and played two seasons for the Starzz
Utah Starzz
The Utah Starzz were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They began play in the 1997 WNBA season as one of the league's eight original teams. The Starzz relocated, in 2003, to San Antonio, Texas where the team became the San Antonio Silver Stars...
. She continued to average 5.5 points per game and 3.6 assists over that period. She finished 4th in the WNBA in assists. In 2000, she was acquired in the 6th round of the expansion draft
Expansion draft
An expansion draft, in professional sports, occurs when a sports league decides to create one or more new expansion teams or franchises. This occurs mainly in North American sports. One of the ways of stocking the new team or teams is an expansion draft...
and joined the newly formed Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
. She played one season for the Fever, suffering from an ankle injury most of the year which limited her playing time and effectiveness. Tremitiere retired on April 23, 2001, from the WNBA at the age of 31. She played professional basketball briefly again in Turkey and for the WABA
Women's American Basketball Association
The Women's American Basketball Association played one season in 2002. The 2002 champions were the York City Noise. There was also an earlier, separate league of the same name, in 1984.-Clubs:* Allentown Crunch* Reading Rage* Schuylkill Syrens...
team, the York City Noise, in 2002.
Post-WNBA activities
When she left basketball, Tremitiere pursued other interests such as acting. She can be seen in the 2002 Walt Disney movie "Double TeamedDouble Teamed
Double Teamed! is a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the life stories of twin sisters, Heather and Heidi Burge. The film was released on VHS but is now out of print.-Plot:...
" about Heather
Heather Burge
Heather Marie Quella is a former professional basketball player and is the twin sister of Heidi Horton.-Growing up:...
and Heidi Burge
Heidi Burge
Heidi Ann Horton is a former professional basketball player and is the twin sister of Heather Quella.-Growing up:...
, WNBA superstars. Chantel has held many charity basketball games, bringing businesses and celebrities together for the benefit of the community in Sacramento and York. She continues her commitment to community service, speaking for youth groups and volunteering to work with at-risk youth. She was recently the guest speaker at North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)'s 2005 annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
.
In 2007, she turned her career toward football, where she is now the quarterback for the Shreveport Aftershock of the Independent Women's Football League.
"The only thing we are guaranteed in life is a chance. And we become the person we are by what we do with that chance." –Chantel Tremitiere
Vital statistics
Position: Point GuardHeight: 5'6"
Weight: 142 lb (64.4 kg).
Hometown: York, PA
College: Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
Sorority: Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta is an international, historically black Greek-lettered sorority and a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.Zeta Phi Beta is organized into 800+ chapters, in eight intercontinental regions including the USA, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean...
Sorority, Inc.
Gamma Xi- Spring 1991
The Blue Crew - #3 Too Cool
WNBA Teams:
Sacramento Monarchs
Sacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
(1997)
Utah Starzz
Utah Starzz
The Utah Starzz were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They began play in the 1997 WNBA season as one of the league's eight original teams. The Starzz relocated, in 2003, to San Antonio, Texas where the team became the San Antonio Silver Stars...
(1998–1999)
Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
(2000)