LOOK: Michigan signee Jett Howard shares special moment with NBA icon Allen Iverson
Four-star Michigan signee Jett Howard showed out at the 2022 Iverson Classic, scoring 20 points (9/12 FG) in a victorious MVP effort, and shared a heartfelt moment with the Philadelphia 76ers legend himself following the performance.
Basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is now in his sixth year hosting the All-American event which continues to showcase some of the best high school talent in the country. If this clip shows anything, it’s Iverson’s commitment to the Howard family and giving back to the next generation.
Jett Howard committed to play for his father at Michigan last October and is the No. 36 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus.
“You listen to that dude, man,” Iverson told Jett, referring to Juwan. “You would think because all of us when we’re your age, we don’t listen to our parents because we think they don’t know what the f—k they’re talking about. But he’s been there and done that, you know what I mean? And you’re great, man. You’re going to be great regardless of this hoop s–t or not. Just be a great dude, man. Like your mother f—ing daddy, man. You tell him I love him, and I love you too. Anything you need from me, I’m here dawg. Uncle Chuck’s here, baby. You got it, J.”
Pros react during the 2022 Iverson Classic broadcast
Allen Iverson: “[Jett] has everything that it takes to be a superstar on every single level. It comes so naturally to him, so easy to him.”
J.R. Smith: “[Jett]’s the most pro-ready right now.”
Michigan HC Juwan Howard on watching his son’s evolution
“It’s great to see his growth,” Howard told CBS Sports. “As far as all the work he’s been putting in since the time when he started playing the game of basketball, now it’s all coming to fruition… and it’s moving fast. I get an opportunity to coach him in college, so it’s a dream come true for both of us.”
