Alumni – Shake True Hoops

In 1990 Shake True Hoops taught its first lesson.

This list represents individuals who trained with Shaker over a period of time. While STH provided a forum for discussion, an environment for improvement, an opportunity to learn and develop techniques and strategies, an introduction to sustainable body enhancement, and an arena for competitive training, it is those who embraced the daily grind of overcoming both mental and physical challenges who enjoyed the most success along their journey. The dedication to preparation is ultimately what allowed them to pursue the game to the extent they did.

My admiration and respect extends to every one of them!

— Steve “Shaker” Cuevas

Professional Alumni

STH athletes who have gone on to play professionally around the world.

Natalie Achonwa
9th overall pick in 2014 WNBA Draft
4x Canadian Olympian | London / Rio / Tokyo / Paris
Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
WNBA Season-Long Community Assist Award
Indiana Fever (WNBA) | 2015–20
Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) | 2021–23

James Gillingham
TBB Trier (BBL) | Germany | 2005–10
Served as team captain all 5 seasons w/ club
2005 Canadian National Team (FIBA Americas)
2025 Guelph Sports Hall of Fame

Lincoln Rosebush
Rist Wedel (Pro-B) | Germany
Alianca Sangalhos (Proliga) | Portugal
Brampton Honey Badgers (CEBL) | Canada

Simon Chamberlain
Reading Rockets (BBL) | United Kingdom

David Penney
Shoot it Dragons (BTL) | Thailand

Mike Ayanbadejo
Antibes (Pro B) | France
Clare Jets | Ireland

Mike King
London Lightning (NBL) | Canada
Vevey Riviera Basket | Switzerland
BK Dukes | Austria

Kashrell Lawrence
Kaarinan Ura Basket (FIN-2) | Finland
Pernion Urheilijat Basket (FIN-2) | Finland

Abednego Lufile
London Lightning (NBL) | Canada
Guelph Nighthawks (CEBL) | Canada

Coaching Tree

Former STH athletes who have gone into coaching. Shake True Hoops takes no credit for coaching careers, but finds the connection interesting.

Christa Eniojukan
Head Coach – York University (U Sport)
Assistant Coach – U18 Canadian team (FIBA Americas)
Head Coach – U23 Canada team (GLOBL JAM)
Head Coach – Ontario Tech (U Sport)
Head Coach – U17 Ontario team (Canada Games)

Natalie Achonwa
GM & Assistant Coach – University of Michigan (NCAA)
Assistant Coach – Seattle Storm (WNBA)
Assistant Coach – U19 Canada team (FIBA World Cup)

Kaleigh Rafter
Head Coach – Canadian National Softball Team (OLY)
Assistant Coach – Florida State University (NCAA)
Assistant Coach – University of Virginia (NCAA)
Assistant Coach – University of NY at Buffalo (NCAA)

Mike Ayanbadejo
Head Coach – Brisbane Boys College (AUS)
Director – Believe Basketball Program

Nathan Johnson
Assistant Coach – University of Vermont (NCAA)
Graduate Assistant – University of Memphis (NCAA)
Assistant Coach – Liaoning Flying Leopards (CBA)
Head Coach – Orangeville Prep (OSBA)
Graduate Assistant – Lakehead University (U Sport)

Koven Padayachee
Head Coach – Orangeville DHS (OFSAA)
Assistant Coach – Orangeville Prep (OSBA)

John Hood
Head Coach – Centennial CVI (OFSAA)
Assistant Coach – Guelph Nighthawks (CEBL)
Assistant Coach – Wilfrid Laurier University (U Sport)
Assistant Coach – University of Waterloo (U Sport)

Brad Taylor
DOBO/Asst. Coach – Guelph Nighthawks (CEBL)
Assistant Coach – Ridley College (OSBA)
Head Coach – Guelph CVI (OFSAA)
Assistant Coach – Georgian College (CCAA)
Assistant Coach – University of Guelph (U Sport)

Chris Popofski
Head Coach – Tri-County MDP (OBA)

Mike King
Assistant Coach – University of Guelph (U Sport)

James Gillingham
Assistant Coach – University of Guelph (U Sport)

Duncan Reid
Entrepreneur | Coach
Director – TDBA | Hong Kong

David Penney
Entrepreneur | Trainer
Penney’s No Flukes Training | Vancouver

Darren Veira
Entrepreneur | Coach
Athletic Engineering

Post-Secondary Achievements

Mike King
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | ’99–04 | NCAA
116 career games played in 4 seasons
All-Freshman Team MCC (2000)
1,156 pts / 480 reb / 110 ast | 4 yrs

James Gillingham
Bradley University | ’00–04 | NCAA
3x MVC All-Defense Team
2x All-MVC 2nd Team
All-Freshman Team MVC (2001)
1,416 pts / 427 reb / 308 ast / 192 stl | 4 yrs

Jessica Perry
University of Utah | ’04–08 | NCAA
126 career games played
749 pts / 573 reb / 145 stl | 4 yrs

Jenna Campagnolo (Softball)
Cornell University | ’05–08 | NCAA
Inducted into the Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame (2018)
4x First-team All-Ivy League selection
Graduated record holder – games (200) & at bats (640)
Ranked second all-time in hits and runs scored

Kaleigh Rafter (Softball)
Florida State University | ’09 | NCAA
University of Detroit Mercy | ’05–07 | NCAA
2x Horizon League Player of the Year
Single season homerun record (2007)

Jon House
Belmont University | ’07–11 | NCAA
Started all 35 games in Senior year
2008 & 2011 NCAA Tournament
732 pts / 453 reb / 201 ast | 4 yrs

Natalie Achonwa
University of Notre Dame | ’10–14 | NCAA
AP All-America Third Team (2014)
Second-Team All-ACC (2014)
First-Team All-BIG EAST (2013)
BIG EAST All-Freshman Team (2011)
1,546 pts / 970 reb / 28 double-doubles

David Penney
Simon Fraser University | ’19–24 | NCAA D2
109 career games played in 4 seasons
1,005 pts / 314 reb / 319 ast / 113 stl

Mike Ayanbadejo
University of Guelph Gryphons | ’98–03 | U Sport
Inducted into the Gryphons Hall of Fame (2010)
All-time leading scorer w/ 1,389 career points
2x All-Canadian (’02 & ’03)
4x OUA West All-Star
OUA West Rookie of the Year (1998)

Jonathan Odumeru (Track & Field)
York University | ’09–10 | U Sport
University of Guelph | ’04–05 & ’06–07 | U Sport
OUA High Jump Gold Medal (2010)

Connor Wood
Carleton University | ’12–17 | U Sport
5x U Sports National Champion
U Sports Player of the Year (2017)
OUA Player of the Year (2017)
CIS MVP of Final 8 (2016)
CIS Final 8 All-Star Team (2015)
OUA Second-Team All-Star (2015)
1,868 pts / 534 reb / 259 ast | 5 yrs

Javon Masters
University of New Brunswick | ’13–18 | U Sport
3x AUS Men’s Basketball MVP (’15, ’16 & ’18)
3x First Team All-Canadian
2x Second Team All-Canadian
3,564 pts / 667 reb / 598 ast / 260 stl | 5 yrs

Andrea Priamo
Queen’s University | ’13–18 | U Sport
OUA Joy Bellinger Award of Merit (2017–18)
OUA Second Team All-Star (2016–17)
OUA East All-Rookie Team (2013–14)
1,115 career points | 830 career rebounds

Jesse Kendall
University of New Brunswick | ’14–19 | U Sport
AUS All-Rookie Team (2015)
1,142 career points scored

Tommy Nield (Football)
McMaster University | ’17–19 | U Sport
Yates Cup Champion (2019)
OUA Second-Team All-Star (2019)
102 receptions in 28 games played
1,618 receiving yards & 10 touchdowns

Full Alumni List

More than 100 STH athletes have played post-secondary basketball, and some have played beyond.

Mike Ayanbadejo — University of Guelph
James Gillingham — Bradley University
Barb Capes — St. Mary’s University
Connor Wood — Carleton University
Mitchell Wood — Carleton University
Lucas Wood — University of Windsor
Koven Padayachee — University of Guelph
Sarah Teeter — University of Guelph
Christine Gibson — Wilfrid Laurier University
Jenna Kennedy — Laurentian University
Adam Miller — University of Guelph
Adam Myhill — Wilfrid Laurier University
Brad Taylor — Georgian College
John Hood — Laurentian University
Craig Valeriote — University of Guelph
Jon Popofski — Canisius College
Chris Popofski — University of Guelph
Joannah Burke — University of Windsor
Natalie Achonwa — University of Notre Dame
Adrian Achonwa — University of Guelph
Jon House — Belmont University
Jessica Perry — Utah State University
Kyle Dodd — Eastern Michigan University
Kim Cupid — Algonquin College
Tarry Upshaw — Georgian College

Mike King — University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Scott Jaspers-Fayer — Cape Breton University
Javon Masters — University of New Brunswick
Jesse Kendall — University of New Brunswick
Tommy Nield — McMaster University
David Penney — Simon Fraser University
Andrea Priamo — Queen’s University
Duncan Reid — Royal Military College
Lincoln Rosebush — Nipissing University
Simon Chamberlain — Fanshawe College
Kashrell Lawrence — Humber College
Abednego Lufile — Algoma University
Chadrack Lufile — University of Regina
Meshack Lufile — Sheridan College
Nathalie Thomas — Appalachian State University
Jenna Campagnolo — Cornell University
Kaleigh Rafter — Florida State University
Jonathan Odumeru — York University
Christa Eniojukan — York University
Nathan Johnson — Lakehead University
Matthew Chicken — Redeemer University
Darren Chicken — University of Guelph
Andrew Bell — Laurentian University
Evan Whitfield — Georgian College
Spencer Chicken — University of Guelph