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Allen Iverson Inks a Deal With Sling TV for His Roundball Classic!

Published on April 11, 2019

Allen Iverson Inks a Deal With Sling TV for His Roundball Classic!

Allen Iverson’s Roundball Classic is one of the most popular youth basketball events in the country. It’s one of the few NBA-sanctioned events that features the top NBA prospects from around the world. Now the Roundball Classic can be watched by anyone, anywhere.

The NBA legend inked a new deal with Sling TV streaming service. Sling attained exclusive rights to be the sole streaming platform for The Allen Iverson Roundball Classic, also known as the Iverson Classic

“This is groundbreaking,” the former NBA star said of the new deal. “It’s an honor for me. Sling TV is a brand that undeniably understands how to bring live basketball to the fans.”

Iverson Classic co-founder Jai Manselle added. “Sling TV gets it, this is about bringing something innovative, disruptive and entertaining to the sports world, and doing it on a platform that truly embodies those attributes.”

The Allen Iverson Classic is comprised of two teams, Team Loyalty” and “Team Honor.” Each team features NBA prospects and draws huge crowds.

The Iverson Classic kicks-off off on April 24, with The Iverson Games which features a dunk contest, 3-point shootout, 1vs1 match ups and more. Then the main event ” “The Allen Iverson Roundball Classic All-American Game” will take place on April 26. The All-American event will also feature sponsoring from brands like SLAM Media, Reebok, New Era Caps and Apple’s Beats by Dr. Dre.