courtesy of Learn Fresh and the NBA

While most middle schoolers are kicking off their summer break with trips to the pool or video games, 12-year-old Kyler Jackson of Grand Rapids has something much bigger on the horizon: the bright lights of New York City and a seat at the NBA’s headquarters for the 2025 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.

Kyler, a standout student and athlete, has been selected from a competitive pool of thousands across the United States and beyond to represent Michigan in the prestigious tournament. Hosted by Learn Fresh in partnership with the NBA and NBA Cares, the championship will take place June 24–27 during NBA Draft week, a fitting backdrop for a rising star with a mind as sharp as his jump shot.

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