Iverson Classic returns to Hampton, featuring top NBA prospects
Free Press staff report | 4/17/2025, 6 p.m.

The next generation of basketball royalty arrives in Allen Iverson’s hometown May 1-3 as the Iverson Classic showcases the nation’s top high school prospects at Bethel High School’s Allen Iverson Gymnasium.
The day will be filled with fan-favorite events such as the 24K Showcase, Dunk Contest, and Three-Point Shootout. Fans can secure tickets now at IversonClassic.com/2025, but they are expected to sell out quickly.
“It’s a reflection of the culture, the game, and of everything that made me who I am,” said NBA Hall of Famer and Hampton native Allen Iverson. “Bringing it back to here — back home — means everything.”
Iverson Classic alumni such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Paolo Banchero, and 3x NBA Dunk Champion Mac McClung are now shining in the NBA.
The Iverson Classic is known for its explosive competition and viral moments, earning praise from major outlets such as SLAM Magazine, which called it “the most competitive game of the year.” The event regularly features surprise celebrity appearances, with past guests including Tracy McGrady, JaMorant and hip-hop artists NLE Choppa and Jadakiss.
Since its debut in 2017, the Iverson Classic has become the premier All-American game for high school basketball players, known for its unique mix of intense competition and cultural influence. The event offers players the chance to compete and train under the guidance of Allen Iverson and other NBA legends.
The main event, the Iverson Classic All-American Game, will take place on May 3 at the Hampton Coliseum.
The 2025 Iverson Classic roster includes Darryn Peterson, Nate Ament, London Jemison, Kiyan Anthony, AJ Dybantsa, Tounde Yessoufou, Shelton Henderson, Meleek Thomas, Darius Acuff Jr., Caleb Wilson, Mouhamed Sylla, Nikola Bundalo, Chris Cenac Jr., Eric Reibe, Sadiq White Jr., Alexander Lloyd, Cornelius Ingram II, Jasper Johnson, Kaden Magwood, Eli Ellis, Matthew Able, Kingston Flemings, Jake Wilkins, Cam Ward, Davis Fogle and Jamarion Batemon.
For more details, visit IversonClassic.com/2025