Hall of Fame
Tremarello played basketball for the Nanooks from 1954-58 and served the university in several capacities since then, including stints as both the assistant coach and head coach of the women’s team from 1990-94.
As a senior captain, Tremarello made UAF history in leading the Nanooks to their first-ever win over another collegiate team, a 71-70 victory at Eastern Washington University in December of 1957.
As the Nanooks women’s head coach, Tremarello posted an 18-6 record during the 1991-92 season and he earned Continental Divide Conference Coach of the Year honors.
Tremarello and his wife, Ann, who worked at the University for many years, have contributed to the University through a scholarship fund for the basketball program that was established by Joe T’s parents — Joseph Sr. and Rose. Prior to his passing in 2012, the Tremarellos sold a piece of property that had been owned by Joe’s parents and contributed $100,000 to the fund that provides one men’s and one women’s scholarship each season.
