FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALLEN IVERSON ROUNDBALL CLASSIC
THIS INAUGURAL EVENT FEATURES 24 TOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS
FROM THE CLASS OF 2017
Event set for April 19th-21st in Hampton Roads, VA
"Y'all have to show me the fool that says dreams don't come true. Because they do." - Allen Iverson
Hampton Roads, VA – Always Impressive (A.I.) Enterprises presents the Inaugural Allen Iverson Roundball Classic, April
19th-21st, 2017 in Hampton Roads. Taking the game back to his roots, Iverson welcomes 24 of the nation’s top high school
seniors to an unforgettable three-day event designed to drive brotherhood, leadership, and the true meaning of
“PRACTICE” into these future superstars!
The classic tips off with a Three-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest at Iverson's alma mater, Bethel High School,
Wednesday, April 19th in Hampton Roads. On Thursday, April 20th, Iverson will host an Awards Banquet and present the first
recipient of the Allen Iverson National Player of the Year Award. The main event, the All-American game, commences April
21st at Churchland High School in Portsmouth.
“I believe that the Allen Iverson Roundball Classic will be a positive contribution to the rising youth in the world of basketball!”,
shares Iverson. As a 2016 inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Iverson continues to be an
exemplary role model to aspiring basketball stars around the world. This event will be unique as these talented young men will
perform at their highest levels in front of Hall of Famer, Allen Iverson himself.
“This is unlike anything you have ever seen before, simply because it has a key element that no other event has ever had,”
said Bobby Bates, C.E.O. of A.I. Enterprises, “and that’s Allen Iverson!”. No ICONIC athlete has ever made himself directly
accessible to today's youth in a magnitude such as this. Like so many times in his stellar career, Allen is stepping outside the
box and changing the culture of basketball.
Another Hampton Roads (757) professional athlete, Antoine Bethea and the Shutdown Academy understand the value that
the Allen Iverson Roundball Classic brings to the local community and the sports world as a whole. All-Star level sponsor
Bethea affirmed this is another opportunity to empower our youth.
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FACTS SHEET
About Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson is a native of Hampton, Virginia. He attended Bethel High School, where he starred on the football and basketball
teams, leading both to state championships. As a junior Allen was Parade 1st Team All American in basketball. Allen averaged
31.6 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds per game. That year he broke Moses Malone's Virginia State High School single season
scoring record while scoring 948 points. He then attended Georgetown University where he won The Big East Rookie of the Year
Award in 1995. In his sophomore year, Allen had one of the greatest single seasons in college basketball history averaging 25
points, 3.4 steals, 4.7 assists, and 3.8 rebounds. In 1996, Allen entered the NBA draft where he was selected first overall by the
Philadelphia 76ers. In the 1996-97 season Iverson was selected as the NBA's Rookie of the Year. In 2001 Allen captured the
NBA MVP, honoring him as the greatest player in the world. Overall for Allen's career he was an 11-time NBA All-Star, 2-time
NBA All-Star game MVP, 7-time All-NBA team, 4-time NBA scoring champion, and 3-time NBA steals leader. In 2014, the
Philadelphia 76ers retired Allen's number "3" to never be worn again. In 2016, as a first ballot Hall of Famer, Allen was inducted
into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Allen is also devoted to the love of his life, Tawanna Iverson, and his five beautiful children: Tiaura, Allen Iverson II (Deuce),
Isaiah, Messiah, and Dream.
About Always Impressive Enterprises
Always Impressive (A.I.) Enterprises is a partnership founded by Allen Iverson, Bobby Bates, and Michael Bailey. The Allen
Iverson Roundball Classic is the property of A.I. Enterprises, a full service sports venture.
About Antoine Bethea
Antoine Bethea is a current professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals. He was drafted in 2006 out of Howard
University. During the 2006 NFL season, Antoine won the Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts. He has been a part of 3 NFL
Pro Bowls. Over his career Antoine has been considered one of the most feared safeties in the NFL.
About Shutdown Academy
Shutdown Academy is a partnership between Antoine Bethea and Elton Brown to benefit both boys and girls in the Hampton and
Newport News (757) communities. The Academy provides football and cheerleading programs as well as mentoring, tutoring,
and community service for the youth.
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About Slam
Slam magazine is the world's premier basketball publication, it has been in circulation since 1994. Since its inception; Slam has
produced over 200 issues and has cornered the online media market with Slamonline.com.
About Belton Ideas
Belton Ideas is a multimedia & marketing firm founded by two-time Emmy Award Winner, Lamont L. Belton. Specialties include
brand management, marketing, film making & production of original content. Clients have included ABC, CBS, Ketchum, Lincoln
Motors, Motown, and Burson-Marsteller to name just a few.
Other Sponsors and Contributors:
The Rock: the world's premier basketball, Reebok, Crossover Promotions, Nexxt Level U Basketball Training & Events,
Popoola Rating and Development, Inside Streetball, Underdogs Training, AGame Sportswear, Bryan Heron, Café 111, and
STATVA..
For more information please contact:
Bobby Bates, C.E.O.
[email protected]
www.alleniversonroundballclassic.com
Instagram: @iversonclassic
Twitter: @iversonclassic
Facebook: AllenIversonRoundballClassic
2017 Allen Iverson Roundball Classic Player Rosters
Team Honor
Name
Savion Flagg
Jeremiah Tilmon
Kris Wilkes
Jalek Felton
Makai Ashton-Langford
Keith Williams
Daniel Gafford
Chaundee Brown
Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree
MJ Walker
Nick Weatherspoon
PJ Washington
Ht/Wt
6'7 200lb
6'10 240lb
6'8 195lb
6'3 185lb
6'2 185lb
6'6 195lb
6'10 220lb
6'5 205lb
6'9 220lb
6'5 210lb
6'2 180lb
6'9 230lb
Position
SF
C
SF
CG
PG
SF
C
SG
PF
SG
PG
PF
High School
Alvin H.S.
E. St Louis Sr. H.S.
N. Central H.S.
Gray Col Academy
Brewster Academy
Bp. Loughlin Mem H.S.
El Dorado H.S.
The First Academy
Neumann-Goretti H.S.
Jonesboro H.S.
Velma Jackson H.S.
Findlay Prep
City/State
Alvin, TX
East St Louis, IL
Indianapolis, IN
W. Columbia, SC
Wolfeboro, NH
Brooklyn, NY
El Dorado, AR
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Jonesboro, GA
Camden, MI
Henderson, NV
College
Texas A&M
Illinois
UCLA
North Carolina
UConn
Cinncinnati
Arkansas
Wake Forest
Villanova
Uncommited
Mississippi State
Kentucky
Ht/Wt
6'6 210lb
6'8 240lb
6'9 215lb
6'4 200lb
6'6 205lb
6'5 180lb
5'8 155lb
6'2 170lb
6'11 215lb
6'8 220lb
6'11 240lb
6'4 185lb
6'4 175lb
Position
SG
PF
PF
PG
SF
CG
PG
PG
C
CF
C
CG
CG
High School
Prolific Prep
Sierra Canyon H.S
Victory Prep
Prolific Prep
DeMatha Catholic H.S.
Madison Prep Academy
Gonzaga College H.S.
Norman North H.S.
Bethel H.S.
Norcross H.S.
Cathedral Catholic H.S.
Cinco Ranch H.S.
Garfield H.S.
City/State
Napa, CA
.Chatsworth, CA
Houston, TX
Napa, CA
Hyattsville, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Washington, DC
Norman, OK
Hampton, VA
Norcross, GA
San Diego, CA
Katy, TX
Seattle, WA
College
Duke
UCLA
Kentucky
Xavier
Notre Dame
Western Kentucky
Miami
Oklahoma
Providence
Georgia
Uncommited
Texas A&M
Washington
Team Loyalty
Name
Gary Trent Jr
Cody Riley
Jarred Vanderbilt
Paul Scruggs
DJ Harvey
Josh Anderson
Chris Lykes
Trae Young
Dajour Dickens
Rayshaun Hammonds
Brandon McCoy
Jay Jay Chandler
Daejon Davis "INJURED"
BELTON IDEAS
Multimedia • MARKETING