Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Allen Iverson #3 Guard

Born: Jun 7, 1975
Height: 6-0 / 1,83
Weight: 165 lbs. / 74,8 kg.
College: Georgetown
Years Pro: 11






Personal

Established “A.I.’s Crossover Crew,” a ticket distribution program to allow area-youth to enjoy a Sixers home game during the 2003-04 season as part of the 76ers Community Assists Program
Attended Bethel High School in Hampton, Va
Had his No. 3 jersey retired by Bethel High School (2/13/03), at a halftime ceremony honoring the school’s 1993 State Championship
Started the Cross Over Foundation and hosts an annual Allen Iverson Celebrity Classic; this past summer, held the benefit in Philadelphia for the second straight year
Enjoys drawing during his free time and enjoys reading Sports Illustrated
Favorite actors is Samuel L. Jackson
Lists lasagna as favorite food
Enjoys traveling to New York
Favorite NBA city is Philadelphia
He and his wife, Tawanna, have four children daughters, Tiaura and Messiah, and sons, Allen II (Duece) and Isaiah Rahsaan
Wears size 10.5 sneaker.

Iverson, who was named First Team All-America by the Associated Press as a sophomore, started 66 of 67 career games and led Georgetown in scoring both of his two seasons. He was also selected as the Big East Defensive Player of the Year in consecutive seasons. As a sophomore, Iverson led the Hoyas in scoring (25.0 ppg), assists (4.7 apg) and steals (3.35 spg). As a freshman Iverson was named the Big East Rookie of the Year after averaging a team-leading 20.4 points and 4.5 assists.

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