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Tyrese Haliburton

Haliburton with the Indiana Pacers in 2025
No. 0 – Indiana Pacers
Point guard
Personal information
Born	(2000-02-29) February 29, 2000 (age 25) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
High school	Oshkosh North (Oshkosh, Wisconsin)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Iowa State (2018–2020)
NBA Draft	2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Pro career	2020–present
League	NBA
Career history
2020–2022	Sacramento Kings
2022–present	Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA All-Star (2023, 2024) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2024, 2025) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2021) NBA assists leader (2024) Second-team All-Big 12 (2020)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States Olympic Games Gold 2024 Paris Team FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold 2019 Greece Team

Tyrese John Haliburton (born February 29, 2000) is a professional basketball player from the United States. He plays for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). People sometimes call him "the Haliban." He has been chosen as an NBA All-Star twice and made the All-NBA Third Team twice.

When he was a first-year college student playing for the Iowa State Cyclones, Tyrese set a new record for the most assists in a single game for his team. He became very successful in his second year. He was even named to the All-Big 12 Conference second team, even though he hurt his wrist and couldn't play for the rest of the season.

The Sacramento Kings picked Tyrese 12th overall in the 2020 NBA draft. In 2022, he joined the Indiana Pacers as part of a trade for Domantas Sabonis. Tyrese was then chosen for the East All-Star team two years in a row. He was a reserve player in the 2023 game and a starter in the 2024 game. In 2025, he helped the Pacers reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years.

In 2019, Tyrese helped the United States team win a gold medal. He was also named to the all-tournament team at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece. He was part of the national team that won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Early Life and Family Background

Tyrese Haliburton was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His parents are John and Brenda Haliburton. His father, John, is a basketball referee and used to coach women's basketball. His mother, Brenda, has been to almost all of his basketball games. Tyrese has a younger brother named Marcel. He also has two older brothers from his mother's first marriage.

Tyrese is biracial. His father is African-American, and his mother is Caucasian.

High School Basketball Journey

Tyrese played basketball for Oshkosh North High School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In his second year, he was named to the All-Fox Valley Association (FVA) second team. He also made the defensive team. During his third year, Tyrese averaged 18 points, six assists, and five rebounds per game. He was named FVA Player of the Year. He also received Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division I All-State honors. His team almost made it to the State Tournament.

In his final year of high school, Tyrese averaged 22.9 points, 6.2 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. He led Oshkosh North to a great record of 26 wins and only one loss. On February 18, 2018, he scored his highest ever 42 points in a game against Kaukauna High School. Tyrese scored 31 points in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I state championship game. He shot perfectly, making 18 of 18 free throws. This helped his team win their first state title. He was named Oshkosh Northwestern All-Area Player of the Year. He also won the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year award. He was also named FVA co-Player of the Year. Tyrese was chosen for the WBCA Division I All-State team and the USA Today All-USA Wisconsin first team.

College Recruiting Process

Many college recruiting services thought Tyrese was a good player. He was considered a three-star recruit. On September 18, 2017, he decided to play college basketball for Iowa State.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Tyrese Haliburton PG	Oshkosh, WI	Oshkosh North (WI)	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Sep 18, 2017
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 78
Overall recruiting rankings:   247Sports: 177
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:

College Career Highlights

Haliburton with Iowa State in 2019

On November 6, 2018, Tyrese played his first college game for Iowa State. He scored 12 points, grabbed four rebounds, and made four assists. This helped his team win 79–53 against Alabama State. He scored his season-high 16 points in a big 82–55 win against Omaha on November 26. On December 9, Tyrese had 15 points and an amazing 17 assists. He only had one turnover in a 101–65 victory over Southern. His 17 assists were the most ever by an Iowa State player in a single game. This broke the old record from 1974.

In his first year, Tyrese played in 35 games. He averaged 6.8 points, 3.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He was one of only two first-year players in NCAA Division I to get at least 50 steals and 30 blocks. His assist-to-turnover ratio was 4.5, which was the best in the Big 12 Conference. It was also the second best in all of Division I.

Tyrese was named Big 12 Player of the Week on November 11, 2019, during his second year. This was after he averaged 13.5 points and 13.0 assists in wins. On November 27, he scored a season-high 25 points. He also had nine rebounds and five assists in a game against Michigan. On January 4, 2020, Tyrese had 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in an overtime loss. This was the first triple-double by an Iowa State player since 2016. He was named Big 12 Player of the Week again.

On February 8, Tyrese broke his left wrist during a game. He could not play for the rest of the season. In his second year, he averaged 15.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. He was named to the second-team All-Big 12. After the season, he decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft. This meant he would not play his remaining years in college.

Professional Basketball Career

Sacramento Kings (2020–2022)

Rookie Season Success (2020–21)

The Sacramento Kings chose Tyrese with the 12th pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft. On November 27, 2020, the Kings officially announced they had signed him. On December 23, he played his first NBA game. He came off the bench and scored 12 points. He also had four assists, two rebounds, and one block. This helped his team win in overtime. On April 14, 2021, Tyrese got a career-high six steals in a game.

On May 2, 2021, Tyrese hurt his left knee. An MRI scan showed that there was no serious damage. However, he missed the last seven games of the Kings' 2020–21 season to be safe. After the season, Tyrese finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Final Year with the Kings (2021–22)

On January 29, 2022, Tyrese scored his highest points as a King, with 38 points. He also had seven assists, three rebounds, and two steals. This was in a close game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Exactly one week later, in his last game for the Kings, Tyrese had a career-high 17 assists. He also scored 13 points, grabbed six rebounds, and made two steals. This helped his team win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Kings were looking to get a new center player. They also had many point guards. They had signed De'Aaron Fox to a long contract in 2020. They also picked Davion Mitchell in the 2021 NBA draft. Because of this, Tyrese became the Kings' best player to trade. They hoped to make their team better right away and end their long playoff drought.

Indiana Pacers (2022–Present)

Haliburton in 2022

Joining the Pacers (2021–22)

On February 8, 2022, Tyrese, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson were traded to the Indiana Pacers. In return, the Kings received Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, and a 2023 second-round pick. At the time of the trade, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Tyrese was "an amazing young point guard." He said Tyrese helps the game in many good ways. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard said the team planned to build around Tyrese for the future. Many people thought this trade was a great deal for the Pacers.

On February 11, Tyrese played his first game for the Pacers. He scored 23 points, had six assists, three rebounds, and three steals. Five days later, Tyrese had 21 points and 14 assists in his first win with the Pacers. He helped them beat the Washington Wizards. Tyrese played in the NBA's 2022 Rising Stars Challenge with his teammate Chris Duarte. Tyrese and Desmond Bane won the 2022 Clorox Clutch Challenge during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

On March 8, Tyrese scored 25 points in a close game against the Cavaliers. He scored another 25 points five days later against the Atlanta Hawks. On March 23, Tyrese played against his old team, the Sacramento Kings. He had 13 points, 15 assists, and three steals in a very close game. Five days later, he had 25 points and 13 assists in a game against the Hawks.

On April 1, Tyrese scored 30 points against the Boston Celtics. However, he got too many fouls and had to leave the game. Two days later, Tyrese almost had a triple-double. He had 19 points, 17 assists, and nine rebounds. He had no turnovers. This was the most assists by a Pacer player since 2020. In the 26 games he played for Indiana after the trade, Tyrese averaged 17.5 points and 9.6 assists.

First All-Star Selection (2022–23)

During the time off, Tyrese worked hard to get better at his game. He also worked on playing well with his Pacers teammates. On November 21, Tyrese was chosen as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. He helped the Pacers win three games in a row. He averaged 21 points, 11 assists, and four rebounds per game. Eight days later, Tyrese became the first player in NBA history to have over 40 assists with no turnovers in three games. He averaged 20 points, 13.3 assists, six rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. On December 23, Tyrese made a game-winning three-pointer. He scored a career-high 43 points. He also made 10 three-pointers, which was a Pacers team record. He had seven assists in a win against the Miami Heat.

In early 2023, Tyrese missed two weeks because of elbow and knee injuries. The team won only one game out of nine without him. When he returned on February 2, Tyrese scored 26 points, had 12 assists, and two steals. This was in a very close game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tyrese was chosen for his first ever NBA All-Star Game in 2023. He was a reserve guard for the Eastern Conference. He scored 18 points, had three assists, and one rebound. Tyrese and teammate Buddy Hield also took part in the 2023 NBA Three-Point Contest. They both lost in the finals.

On March 5, Tyrese made his second game-winning three-pointer of the season. This was in a win against the Chicago Bulls. He finished with 29 points and 11 assists. The next day, Tyrese had his 30th double-double of the season. He scored 39 points and had 16 assists. He was the first Pacers player ever to get over 30 points and 15 assists in one game. On March 9, Tyrese scored 29 points and had a career-high 19 assists. This was in an overtime win against the Houston Rockets.

All-NBA Selection and Conference Finals (2023–24)

On July 1, 2023, Tyrese agreed to a big contract with the Pacers. It was worth up to $260 million over five years. On the same day, it was announced that Tyrese would play for the United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

On November 4, Tyrese tied his career-high with 43 points. He also had 12 assists in a close game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was the first Pacers player ever to get over 40 points and 10 assists in a game. Two days later, Tyrese had 23 points and eight assists in a big win against the San Antonio Spurs. This was coach Rick Carlisle's 900th career win. On November 14, Tyrese almost had a triple-double. He had 33 points, 15 assists, seven rebounds, and no turnovers. This was in a 2023 in-season tournament win. He became only the fifth player in NBA history to have over 30 points, 15 assists, and no turnovers in one game. He also became the first player in NBA history to have over 25 points, 15 assists, and no turnovers in two games in a row. On November 30, Tyrese scored a career-high 44 points. He also had 10 assists in a game against the Miami Heat. By the end of November, Tyrese joined LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the only players in league history to average at least 25 points and 10 assists per game in a single month. He also shot very well from the field and three-point range.

On December 4, Tyrese got his first career triple-double. He had 26 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists, and no turnovers. This was in a win against the Boston Celtics. Three days later, Tyrese had 27 points, 15 assists, and seven rebounds. This was in a win in the semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. On December 28, Tyrese had 20 points and a career-high 20 assists. He had zero turnovers in a win against the Chicago Bulls. He became only the second player in NBA history to have over 20 points and 20 assists without a turnover. Two days later, Tyrese scored 22 points and had a career-high 23 assists. This was in a win against the New York Knicks. He joined John Stockton and Magic Johnson as the only players in NBA history to have two games in a row with over 20 points and 20 assists. His 23 assists also tied the Pacers team record for most assists in a game.

On January 25, 2024, Tyrese was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. This was his second time being chosen and his first time as a starter. On February 5, it was announced that Tyrese would return to the 2024 NBA Three-Point Contest for the second year in a row. During the All-Star Game, Tyrese scored 32 points and made 10 three-pointers. This included a long shot in the fourth quarter. The Eastern Conference won the game. Tyrese was very close to winning the NBA All-Star Game MVP award. On April 5, Tyrese had his 714th assist of the season in a game. He passed Mark Jackson for the most assists in a season in Pacers history. At the end of the season, Tyrese was named to the All-NBA Third Team. This was his first time being chosen for an All-NBA team.

On April 26, Tyrese had a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists. He also made a game-winning three-point play in overtime. This helped the Pacers win in the first round of the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks. In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, Tyrese scored a playoff career-high 35 points. The Pacers beat the Knicks in seven games. This helped them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014. In Game 2 of the Conference Finals, Tyrese hurt his hamstring. He missed the rest of the series. The Pacers lost to the Boston Celtics.

First NBA Finals Appearance (2024–25)

On November 10, 2024, Tyrese scored 35 points and had 14 assists in a win against the New York Knicks. He and Bennedict Mathurin were the first pair of teammates in Pacers history to each score at least 35 points in a game. On January 2, 2025, Tyrese had 33 points, a season-high 15 assists, and no turnovers. This was in a win against the Miami Heat. He also became the first player in NBA history to have multiple games with at least 30 points and 15 assists with no turnovers. On March 11, Tyrese made a four-point play with three seconds left. This gave the Pacers a close win against the Milwaukee Bucks. On April 2, Tyrese had 22 points, 10 assists, and no turnovers in a win against the Charlotte Hornets. He also broke Chris Paul's record for the most games in NBA history with at least 20 points and 10 assists with no turnovers. At the end of the season, Tyrese was named to the All-NBA Third Team again. This was his second time in a row. Around the start of the 2025 NBA playoffs, a survey of players was released. Tyrese received the most votes for being the "Most Overrated Player."

On April 29, Tyrese had 26 points, five rebounds, nine assists, three steals, and three blocks. He also made the game-winning layup with 1.3 seconds left in overtime. This helped the Pacers win a very close game against the Milwaukee Bucks. They eliminated the Bucks in five games in the first round of the playoffs. One week later, he scored 19 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. He also made a game-winning three-pointer in a close comeback win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the second round. On May 13, Tyrese had 31 points, six rebounds, and eight assists in a win against the Cavaliers in Game 5. This led the Pacers to their second straight Eastern Conference Finals.

Eight days later in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese had 31 points and 11 assists. He made a key shot to force overtime. The Pacers won a comeback game against the New York Knicks. Tyrese made a "choke" gesture towards the crowd after hitting the game-tying shot. He thought it was a game-winning three-pointer. This was a reference to former Pacer Reggie Miller's famous "eight points in nine seconds" play in 1995. Miller was at the game as a commentator. In Game 4, Tyrese had a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists. He became the first player in playoff history to get over 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists with no turnovers. Tyrese had 21 points and 13 assists in Game 6. This helped Indiana win and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.

On June 5, in his NBA Finals debut, Tyrese had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. He scored a game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left. The Pacers came back from 15 points down to win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the series. His winning shot was the latest game winner in an NBA Finals game since 1997. The next day, a sports writer said that Tyrese was having the greatest run of clutch shooting in basketball history. In Game 3 of the Finals, Tyrese almost had a triple-double. He had 22 points, nine rebounds, and 11 assists in a win at home. He had a tough game in Game 5, scoring only four points. He missed all his shots. This might have been because of a right calf strain he hurt earlier. After the game, doctors checked his injury. They said it would take several weeks to heal. Even so, he played in Game 6. He helped the Pacers win big and force a Game 7.

Tyrese started Game 7 very well, making three three-pointers. However, with 4:55 left in the first quarter, he suffered a torn right Achilles tendon. This was confirmed the next day. Indiana struggled without their star point guard. The Thunder took advantage and won the championship. Tyrese's injury was similar to Kevin Durant's Achilles injury in the 2019 NBA Finals. On June 23, after his surgery, Tyrese shared a positive message online. He said, "At 25, I’ve already learned that God never gives us more than we can handle. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player. And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special." On July 7, the Pacers announced that Tyrese will miss the entire 2025–26 season because of his injury.

Playing for Team USA

Tyrese played for the United States team at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece. On June 30, 2019, he scored a team-high 21 points. He shot very well, making 8 of 9 shots. This was in a win against Lithuania. Tyrese averaged 7.9 points and led the tournament with 6.9 assists per game. He shot 69 percent from the field. He helped the United States win a gold medal. He was also named to the all-tournament team's All-Star Five.

Tyrese was chosen for the 2021 USA Men's Select Team. He worked with the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team during their training camp. At the 2020 Olympics, the U.S. men's team won the championship for the 16th time.

Tyrese was also chosen to play for the United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He played in eight games. He averaged 8.6 points, 5.6 assists, three rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game. He shot 51% from the field and 47% from three-point range. He led the team in steals and assists. He helped the United States finish fourth. This qualified the team for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Tyrese was later named to the 2024 Olympic team. He played his first Olympic game in a win against South Sudan. He scored six points and had one assist. Team USA went on to win the gold medal in a game against France.

Player Style and Skills

Tyrese Haliburton is a point guard. He is 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall and weighs 185 pounds (84 kg). Basketball experts have said that Tyrese is a great three-point shooter. He shoots a lot of three-pointers. Even though he shoots very well, his shooting form looks a bit unusual. One writer described his ability to "skitter past" defenders. Then he quickly shoots the ball. His right elbow is "akimbo" (sticking out). He uses "odd footwork" when he shoots.

Tyrese is the main player who passes the ball for his team. Because he is so good at shooting from far away, it opens up even more chances for him to pass. His Pacers teams, especially in 2025, were known for playing very fast. Tyrese was in charge of their offense. In the 2025 NBA playoffs, after he made many game-winning shots, people started to see Tyrese as one of the best "clutch" players in the league. A "clutch" player is someone who performs well in important, high-pressure moments.

Career Statistics

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College

Personal Life and Beliefs

Tyrese Haliburton is a cousin of former basketball player Eddie Jones. Eddie Jones played in the NBA for 14 years and was an NBA All-Star three times. Tyrese is also a cousin of Jalen Suggs, who plays for the Orlando Magic. Tyrese has become good friends with Caitlin Clark, another basketball player in Indiana. Caitlin Clark plays for the WNBA's Indiana Fever.

Tyrese is a Christian. In 2024, he shared, "My faith has grown a lot over the last year or two. Growing up we didn't go to church a lot, but we understood God's place in our lives. Now that I'm an adult I guess—I own a house now and live on my own—I go to church on Sunday every chance I can. I go to chapel before games."

See also

In Spanish: Tyrese Haliburton para niños