BREAKING NEWS: Kai Shinholster Commits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1271429' first='Kai' last='Shinholster'], the No. 11 ranked prospect in our Class of 2025 rankings, just announced via his social media accounts that he has given his verbal commitment to the University of Minnesota. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shinholster chose Minnesota from among his pile of offers which also included Rhode Island, James Madison, Missouri State, LaSalle, Fairfield, Boston University, and others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to being our No. 11 ranked 2025 player, the 6'5” Shinholster is considered a three-star prospect nationally for the 2025 graduate year. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season, Shinholster averaged 10.3 points per contest while shooting 30% from deep for Penn Charter. During the 2023-24 season, Shinholster helped lead Penn Charter (17-11) to the Inter-AC League title. After his junior campaign, Shinholster was a 2nd Team All-Inter-AC League selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the adidas 3SSB spring / summer circuit Shinholster played for [program_tooltip program_id='2078682' first='K-Low' last='Elite']. Across the spring / summer 2024 seasons Shinholster posted 9 points and 4 5 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shinholster is an athletic two-guard with a dependable 3-point shot who can space the floor for teammates. In the half-court Shinholster can also slash to the cup for a catch and lay-in. His dribble drive skills are an underrated asset. As a bonus, Shinholster is an excellent finisher in the transition game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shinholster's verbal commitment to the Golden Gophers is a major <em>“get”</em> for the Head Coach Ben Johnson and the Minnesota program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->