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Tom Schuster - 43 Hoops

Tom Schuster, Owner

  • Opened the 43 Basketball Academy in 2007
  • Previously the Chief Financial Officer for Hirshfield’s Decorating Centers for 10 years
Rahmeen Underwood - 43 Hoops

Rahmeen Underwood, Sales & Marketing

  • Graduated from Ryan HS in Denton, TX where he was named among the Top 50 Big Men in the state of Texas as well as a member of the First Team Class.
  • Received a full scholarship to attend Texas Southern University where he was an All-Conference player in the SWAC. Played in the Rainbow Classic as a freshman. Made all-freshman team in the SWAC.
  • Only conference selection to NBDL. Invited to training camp and workout with Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • Sales & Marketing Manager and Trainer at the 43 Hoops Basketball Academy since 2009.
Lawrence McKenzie - 43 Hoops Trainer

Lawrence McKenzie, Trainer

  • One of the most decorated prep players in Minnesota history; won four straight state high school basketball championships at Minneapolis Henry.
  • Transferred to Minnesota after spending his first two years of college ball at Oklahoma with Kelvin Sampson.
  • As a Minnesota Gopher, under Coach Tubby Smith, he averaged 15 points in 2007 and 12 in 2008.
  • Received Honorable Mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2007.
  • Named All-Big Ten Third Team in 2008.
  • Played professionally in Europe 2008-09 with Feni Indistrija, and finished his professional career in the NBA Developmental League as a member of the Los-Angeles D-Fenders.
  • Trainer at the 43 Hoops Basketball Academy since 2011.
Aaron Robinson - 43 Hoops Trainer

Aaron Robinson, Trainer

  • 4-year Minnesota Gopher point guard (2001-05)
  • 5’10” guard out of Rockford, Ill was a key to the Gophers 2005 NCAA Tournament
  • Named 2nd All-Decade Team by The Daily Gopher
  • Coach and trainer at 43 Hoops since 2013
Demondi Johnson - 43 Hoops Trainer

Demondi Johnson, Trainer

High School: Niagara Falls High School (1998-2002)

  • 4 year Starter
  • All time leader in assists
  • All Western NY team 1999-2002

College: Gannon University (2002-2006)

  • 4 year Scholarship
  • 3 year Starter
  • Top 10 all-time in assists in school history
Esabelle Levine - 43 Hoops Trainer

Esabelle Levine, Trainer

  • Trained at 43 Hoops beginning in 2010
  • 3 Year Starter at Eden Prairie HS (2013-2016)
  • Full Division I Scholarship – Eastern Michigan University
  • Started as a freshman at EMU
  • Graduated from Nova Southeastern University
  • Trainer at 43 Hoops since 2016