NBA approves new 'Iverson Classic' event for scouts to evaluate prospects

The NBA has approved the Iverson Classic in Memphis as a certified event, allowing NBA scouts to evaluate prospects in attendance. Projected 2022 lottery picks Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, AJ Griffin, Tyty Washington, Peyton Watson, Daimion Collins are slated to attend.

Source: Jonathan Givony of ESPN (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: Givony added that the event will also feature several scrimmages in the lead-up to the actual game on May 8. 

Below is the lineup for the Iverson Classic: