HoopsFest is the "cream of the crop": Iverson

15 Jan 2026

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NBA icon Allen Iverson is excited to watch Australia's "cream of the crop" during the 2026 HoopsFest in Perth.

The National Basketball League and Women’s National Basketball League hosted a media conference in Perth on Thursday featuring NBA legend Allen Iverson, ahead of the opening night tonight of 2026 HoopsFest in Perth.

The appearance of Iverson adds to a blockbuster lineup, with the NBA Hall-of-Famer reflecting on his career and the opportunity to connect with Australian fans.

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The second edition of HoopsFest features all 10 NBL and eight WNBL teams in Western Australia for a four-day festival of basketball, fashion, culture and community engagement, from January 15 to 18.

“It’s like bragging rights [all teams in the one place at HoopsFest]," Iverson said during the press conference.

"It’s the cream of the crop … you get the opportunity to watch it all unfold.

“It’s something I think that people will remember and cherish forever.

"You get to see all the best guys make the claim to be the best in the area.”