Tyrese Haliburton Returns to Iowa State for Exhibition Game Against Timberwolves
Tyrese Haliburton, the two-time NBA All-Star, is set to make a historic return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum on October 7.
Haliburton's achievement of becoming the first former Iowa State basketball player to win an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games remains a historic milestone for the university's basketball program. He earned the gold medal as part of the US team in the men's basketball event.
The game marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue, and the first such event since 2018. The contest is a rare opportunity for the Iowa State community to see a former Cyclone star in action. Haliburton, who is entering his seventh NBA season and fifth with the Pacers, has quickly ascended to the elite tier of professional guards.
Before his professional rise, Haliburton was a dominant force for the Cyclones. During the 2019-20 season, he led the Big 12 in both assists (6.5) and steals (2.5) while averaging 15.2 points per game. His recent success extends to the international stage, where he became the first former Iowa State basketball player to win an Olympic gold medal.
Tickets for the Pacers-Timberwolves matchup will be available for purchase starting September 9. Fans can expect a thrilling exhibition game featuring one of the NBA's top guards in Haliburton.
Source: Yahoo Sports