Jackson Tyler Shinholster
From the basketball court to the pages of a magazine, Jackson is making memories of his own. Meet the young talent whose love of basketball inspired his dad’s picture book, King of the Court.
Jackson’s feature celebrates the heart behind his game: encouraging a teammate, embracing his many interests, and growing with his family’s support. Explore the original magazine pages below.
“Embrace what makes your child unique and find opportunities that allow them to develop.”— Jelp Shinholster, quoted in Iconic Glam Kids
Jackson drives toward the basket in a basketball photograph.
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The feature introduces Jackson’s interests in fashion, visual arts, and sports, and celebrates how he kept encouraging a less experienced teammate.
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The article recalls Jackson’s energy from an early age, his support for a teammate through mistakes, and the family’s mental ritual before each game.
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Jelp shares how the family stays organized and encourages parents to embrace their children’s unique interests. Basketball is a passion that father and son share.
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The editor reflects on Jackson’s kindness and the confidence his encouragement gave a teammate.
View page 61 full size ↗Excerpts from Iconic Glam Kids, October 2026, pages 55–58 and 61. Magazine pages supplied by the Shinholster family. Select any page to open the original image and zoom in.
Five highlights from public magazine and basketball coverage.
The magazine’s public October 2026 issue announcement names Jackson Tyler Shinholster among its featured models—a celebration of young talent, creativity, and confidence.
See the magazine announcement ↗Jackson won first place in the Scoring Blitz for his grade group at the 2023 Dream Basketball Classic. National Radar’s event review documents the achievement.
Read the event review ↗At the same event, Jackson also won his grade group’s 3-Point Shootout. Two shooting titles marked a memorable weekend on the court.
Read about his shooting titles ↗After being nominated and accepted into the Dream Basketball Classic, Jackson earned recognition in National Radar’s review as a standout in the fourth-grade division.
Read the player feature ↗Jackson competed in both the fourth-grade and sixth-grade games. The review also noted his ball handling, defensive footwork, and ability to shoot from distance.
Explore the competition recap ↗Magazine recognition is documented in SuperStar Kids Magazine’s public October 2026 announcement. The basketball achievements are documented in National Radar’s September 29, 2023 review of the Dream Basketball Classic. Multiple achievements come from that same event. Facebook may require sign-in.
In his National Radar interview, Jackson connected his shooting success to practicing every day. He also described enjoying drills and games alongside young players from different states.
Read Jackson’s full interview ↗King of the Court celebrates basketball, family, confidence, and teamwork through a story inspired by Jackson. Discover Grandpa Saleem and Shaymoney, explore illustrated excerpts, and find the digital edition.