University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster
Shinholster, Kai

Jersey Number 9
Kai Shinholster
- Position:
- Guard
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-5 / 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Woolwich, N.J.
- High School:
- William Penn Charter School
Bio
PRONUNCIATION |
High School/Prep: Played at William Penn Charter School and K-Low Elite on the Adidas circuit • senior captain for William Penn Charter • a three-time All Inter-AC selection, including a first team honor his senior year • scored over 1,000 points in his career • helped William Penn Charter to a 2025 Inter-AC championship, the school’s fourth straight, and a 24-5 record • three-time Inter-Academic All-League selection • despite having an injury his junior year, averaged 11.2 points to help his team to Inter-AC league title • named the most valuable player as Penn Charter were Tampa Bay tournament champions in 2022 • with K-Low Elite in 2024, averaged nine points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals • listed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals.
Personal: Parents are Rick and Katie • dad, Rick, played at Jefferson University in Philadelphia • undeclared major.
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