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Two Michigan State basketball commits to play in 2024 Iverson Classic

Two Michigan State basketball commits have been announced for the 2024 Iverson Classic

Every year, the top high school basketball players in the country come together to play an All-Star game in the Spring called the Iverson Classic.

Many Michigan State players have participated in this event, like Jaden Akins, Mady Sissoko, Xavier Booker, Jaxon Kohler, and Coen Carr have all played in the game. And now, two more future Spartans will join them, as 2024 commits Kur Teng and Jesse McCulloch have been announced for the event.

You can see the full list of participants below:

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WATCH: Highlights from Michigan State basketball phenom commit Coen Carr at the Iverson Classic

Michigan State commit Coen Carr put on a show at the Iverson Classic

Michigan State basketball had two commits play at the Iverson Classic this weekend, Xavier Booker and Coen Carr. Of course, it was Carr who made the highlight reel clips; he is known for his high-flying style of play.

You can check out some of his insane highlights from that game below:

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Two Michigan State basketball signees selected for 2023 Iverson Classic

Coen Carr and Xavier Booker will participate in the Iverson Classic

This fall, Tom Izzo will have one of his best classes ever come into East Lansing, headlined by McDonald’s All-Americans Jeremy Fears and Xavier Booker. To further hammer home how good this class is, Coen Carr, along with Booker, have also been selected to play in the 2023 Allen Iverson Roundball Classic.

Since we will already get to see Booker in the McDonald’s All-American Game, this will be a great showcase for Coen Carr, who is a dynamic dunker and defender and should have some awesome highlights in this one.

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WATCH: Michigan State basketball commit Jaxon Kohler dunks on Michigan commit Tarris Reed Jr.

MSU basketball commit Jaxon Kohler put Michigan commit Tarris Reed Jr. on a poster at the Iverson Classic

For Michigan State basketball fans who are concerned about the center position following Julius Marble’s transfer, you may want to hold off on that anxiety. Jaxon Kohler, a 4-star center and power forward hybrid, will be joining Michigan State basketball this year, and he showed that he is a force this week at the Iverson Classic when he dunked all over Michigan commit Tarris Reed Jr.

Watch it below:

It’s pretty awesome to see how these two guys already feel that Michigan and Michigan State rivalry even before joining their teams, and it’s even better to see MSU’s commit getting the better of a U of M commit here.

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5-star Oregon recruits Dior Johnson, Kel’el Ware to participate in Allen Iverson Classic

Future Oregon Ducks Kel’el Ware and Dior Johnson are set to participate in the Iverson Classic, a showcase game for top high school players.

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On April 30, two-dozen of the biggest high school basketball stars will gather in Memphis to participate in the Iverson Classic – a prominent showcase event put together by NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson.

A pair of players from Oregon’s 2022 recruiting class are set to participate in the event – guard Dior Johnson and center Kel’el Ware.

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Johnson (4) and Ware (10) are both five-star recruits rated inside the top 10 in their class according to 247Sports, giving Dana Altman some incredible reinforcements as soon as next season.

Johnson has drawn comparisons to Sacramento’s De’Aron Fox for his instincts, athleticism, and finishing ability around the rim. He committed to Oregon out of Southern California, fending off offers from big-name schools like Syracuse, Arizona State, and Alabama.

Ware is from Little Rock, Arkansas and was wooed heavily by Auburn, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Kansas, Memphis, and many others before deciding to head to Eugene.

While Johnson and Ware will be teammates for at least one season starting next year, they will be facing each other in the Iverson Classic – with Johnson on Team Loyalty against Ware and the rest of Team Honor.

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WATCH: Jaden Akins hits insane 180 through the legs dunk at Iverson Classic

Jaden Akins threw down an insane 180 dunk in Memphis this weekend at the Iverson Classic.

Future Michigan State basketball player Jaden Akins spent this weekend in Memphis at the Iverson Classic, a high school all-star event that has competitions between some of the best high school basketball players in the country.

Akins participated in the dunk contest, and put up a doozy of a 180, between the legs dunk.

Watch it below:

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Michigan State basketball commit Jaden Akins to play in 2021 Iverson Classic

MSU basketball commit Jaden Akins will suit up in May for the Iverson Classic in Memphis.

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Michigan State basketball is getting a new freshman point guard next season in 4-star Jaden Akins, and if any MSU fans are in the Memphis area in May, they can go get an early look at him in action. It was announced on Tuesday that Akins will participate in the 2021 Iverson Classic.

Akins will be coached by Rasheed Wallace and Bonzi Wells and will play alongside the No. 1 player in the 2021 class, Chet Holmgren. The opposing team will also be interesting as the nation’s top female high school basketball player, Raven Johnson, will suit up for Stephen Jackson’s squad.

The event will take place on May 7 and 8 and will include a dunk contest, 3-on-3 games, and more.

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Here are the full rosters:

 

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