Top 10 Facts About Chris Christie

 Chris Christie has a great appreciation for women's basketball. The former New Jersey Governor was an active supporter of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, attending a number of games and speaking out on their behalf over the years. Here are some lesser-known facts about Christie and his admiration for women's basketball:

1. In 2012, Christie announced that he would be honoring the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Team from Rutgers with a special proclamation at a ceremony in Trenton.

2. Shortly after taking office in 2010, Christie appointed Vivian Stringer as Commissioner of Education for Women's Basketball at Rutgers University.

3. During his tenure as governor, Christie frequently attended women's basketball games at Rutgers' home arena, the Louis J. Brown Athletic Center.

4. In 2016, Christie launched a multi-year $2 million initiative to support women's basketball and other female athletic programs at Rutgers.

5. During his time as governor, he appointed an all-female executive staff for the Rutgers Women's Basketball program – the first of its kind in the nation.

6. Christie was honored with a Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Award in 2017 for his commitment to promoting women's basketball and providing equal opportunities for athletes of both genders at Rutgers University during his tenure as governor.

7. Under Governor Christie, math and science scholarships were granted to female students who excelled in their studies while also participating on the Rutgers Women's Basketball team.

8. Christie signed a bill in 2013 that made it easier for girls to play sports on an equal basis in New Jersey schools.

9. Christie was an advocate for the Title IX Commission, which works to ensure that all students have equal access to sports and educational opportunities regardless of gender.

10. Christie made a number of appearances on ESPN’s Women's Basketball Talk Show, speaking out in support of women's basketball and encouraging people to get involved in the sport.