Tyrese Haliburton facts for kids
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Haliburton with the Indiana Pacers in 2022
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| Point guard / shooting guard | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | February 29, 2000 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| High school | Oshkosh North (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Iowa State (2018–2020) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2020–present | |||||||||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2020–2022 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–present | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||||||||
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Tyrese John Haliburton, born on February 29, 2000, is a professional basketball player from the United States. He plays as a point guard for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones. The Sacramento Kings picked him 12th overall in the 2020 NBA draft.
In 2022, Tyrese joined the Indiana Pacers in a trade. He has been chosen for the NBA All-Star Game two times in a row. He was a reserve player in 2023 and a starter in 2024.
Tyrese was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was a highly-rated player coming out of Oshkosh North High School. He led his high school team to a state championship in his final year. At Iowa State, he set a new record for assists in a single game as a freshman. He had a great sophomore year and was named to the second team All-Big 12 Conference. This was even though he had a wrist injury that ended his season early.
In 2019, Tyrese helped the U.S. team win a gold medal. This was at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Greece. He was also on the U.S. national team that won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is the first former Iowa State player to win an Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.
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High School Basketball Journey
Tyrese Haliburton 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.
As a junior, he scored about 18 points per game. He also had six assists and five rebounds per game. He was named FVA Player of the Year. His team almost made it to the State Tournament.
In his senior year, he averaged 22.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.1 rebounds. He also had 3.5 steals and 1.7 blocks per game. He led Oshkosh North to a great 26–1 record. On February 18, 2018, he scored a career-high 42 points in one game.
Tyrese scored 31 points in the state championship game. He made 18 out of 18 shots from the free throw line. This helped his team win their first state title. He was named Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year. He was also selected for the USA Today All-USA Wisconsin first team.
Choosing a College Team
Many experts considered Tyrese a three-star recruit. On September 18, 2017, he decided to play college basketball for Iowa State.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Tyrese Haliburton PG |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin | 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 |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: 247Sports: 177 | ||||||
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College Basketball Career
On November 6, 2018, Tyrese played his first college game for Iowa State. He scored 12 points and had four rebounds and four assists. This helped his team win 79–53 against Alabama State. He scored a season-high 16 points later that month.
On December 9, Tyrese had 15 points and an amazing 17 assists. He only had one turnover in a 101–65 win. His 17 assists were the most ever by an Iowa State player in a single game. In his first year, Tyrese averaged 6.8 points and 3.6 assists per game. He was one of only two freshmen in NCAA Division I to have at least 50 steals and 30 blocks.
In his second year, Tyrese was named Big 12 Player of the Week on November 11, 2019. He averaged 13.5 points and 13.0 assists in two wins. On November 27, he scored a season-high 25 points. He also had nine rebounds and five assists.
On January 4, 2020, Tyrese achieved a triple-double. He had 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game. This was the first triple-double by an Iowa State player since 2016. He was named Big 12 Player of the Week again. Unfortunately, he fractured his left wrist on February 8 and missed the rest of the season. He averaged 15.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game as a sophomore. After the season, he decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Sacramento Kings (2020–2022)
First Year: All-Rookie Honors
The Sacramento Kings chose Tyrese with the 12th pick in the 2020 NBA draft. On November 27, 2020, the Kings officially signed him. He made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020. He scored 12 points and had four assists in a win. On April 14, 2021, Tyrese recorded a career-high 6 steals in a game.
On May 2, 2021, Tyrese hurt his left knee. An MRI showed no serious damage, but he missed the last seven games of the season. After his first season, Tyrese finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Mid-Season Trade in 2021–22
On January 29, 2022, Tyrese scored a career-high 38 points for the Sacramento Kings. He also had seven assists. On February 5, Tyrese had a career-high 17 assists for the Kings. He also scored 13 points in a win.
Indiana Pacers (2022–Present)
First Season in Indiana
On February 8, 2022, Tyrese, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson were traded to the Pacers. In return, the Kings received Domantas Sabonis and other players. The Pacers coach, Rick Carlisle, called Tyrese "an elite young point guard."
On February 11, Tyrese played his first game for the Pacers. He scored 23 points and had 6 assists. Two days later, he had 22 points and 16 assists in his second game. On February 16, Tyrese got his first win with the Pacers. He scored 21 points and had 14 assists.
Tyrese took part in the NBA's 2022 Rising Stars Challenge. He and Desmond Bane also won the 2022 Clorox Clutch Challenge. This was a special event during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend. On March 23, he played against his old team, the Kings. He had 13 points, 15 assists, and 3 steals. On April 1, Tyrese scored 30 points in just 25 minutes. He shot very well, making 10 of 11 shots from the field.
First All-Star Selection in 2022–23
On October 19, 2022, Tyrese scored 26 points and had 7 assists in the season opener. On November 21, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. He led the Pacers to a 3–0 record, averaging 21 points and 11 assists. On November 29, Tyrese made history. He became the first NBA player to have over 40 assists and zero turnovers in a three-game stretch.
On December 23, Tyrese made a game-winning three-pointer. He finished with a career-high 43 points. He also set a Pacers record with 10 three-pointers made in one game.
On January 12, 2023, Tyrese missed two weeks due to injuries. The team struggled without him. He returned on February 2, scoring 26 points and having 12 assists. Tyrese was chosen for his first ever NBA All–Star Game in 2023. He scored 18 points in the game. He and teammate Buddy Hield also competed in the 2023 NBA Three-Point Contest.
On March 5, Tyrese made his second game-winning three-pointer of the season. He finished with 29 points and 11 assists. The next day, he had his 30th double-double of the season. He scored 39 points and had 16 assists. This was a first for a Pacers player. On March 9, Tyrese had a career-high 19 assists. He became the 15th player in NBA history to average over 20 points and 10 assists for a whole season. He was also the first to do it while shooting over 40% from three-point range.
All-NBA Selection and Conference Finals in 2023–24
On July 1, 2023, Tyrese signed a big contract extension with the Pacers. He also joined the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
On November 4, Tyrese tied his career-high with 43 points and added 12 assists. He became the first Pacers player to have over 40 points and 10 assists in a game. On November 12, Tyrese had 25 points, 17 assists, and zero turnovers. He was one of the youngest players in NBA history to achieve this. On November 14, he had 33 points, 15 assists, and 7 rebounds with zero turnovers. He became only the 5th player in NBA history to have 30+ points, 15+ assists, and 0 turnovers in a game.
On December 4, Tyrese recorded his first career triple-double. He had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists with zero turnovers. On December 28, he had 20 points and a career-high 20 assists with zero turnovers. He was only the second player in NBA history to do this. On December 30, Tyrese scored 22 points and had a career-high 23 assists. He joined John Stockton and Magic Johnson as the only players to have back-to-back 20-point and 20-assist games.
On January 25, 2024, Tyrese was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. This was his second All-Star selection. During the All-Star Game, Tyrese scored 32 points and made ten three-pointers. On April 5, he broke the Pacers' record for most assists in a season. At the end of the season, Tyrese was named to the All-NBA Third Team. This was his first All-NBA selection.
On April 26, 2024, Tyrese had a triple-double in the playoffs. He scored 18 points, had 10 rebounds, and 16 assists. He also made a game-winning play in overtime. In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Tyrese scored a playoff career-high 35 points. The Pacers won that series and reached the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, Tyrese got a hamstring injury in Game 2 of the Conference Finals and missed the rest of the series.
Upcoming Season: 2024–25
On November 10, 2024, Tyrese scored 35 points and had 14 assists in a win. He and Bennedict Mathurin became the first duo in Pacers history to each score at least 35 points in a game.
On January 2, 2025, Tyrese recorded 33 points and a season-high 15 assists with zero turnovers. He became the first NBA player to have multiple games with at least 30 points and 15 assists with zero turnovers.
Playing for the National Team
Tyrese Haliburton played for the U.S. team at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Greece. He played alongside other future NBA stars like Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green. On June 30, 2019, he scored a team-high 21 points in a win.
Tyrese averaged 7.9 points and led the tournament with 6.9 assists per game. He shot 69% from the field. He helped the U.S. win a gold medal and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Tyrese was also chosen for the 2021 USA Men's Select Team. He trained with the U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The U.S. team won gold at those Olympics.
Tyrese was selected to play for the U.S. Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He played with other NBA stars like Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson. On August 28, 2023, Tyrese had 9 points, 3 assists, and a team-high 3 blocks in a win against Greece. Two days later, he led the team with 6 assists in another win.
On September 5, 2023, in the quarterfinals, Tyrese scored a personal career-high 18 points. He also had a team-high 5 assists. He made 6 out of 8 three-pointers. He became only the 3rd player in history to make 6+ three-pointers in a World Cup quarterfinal game. The U.S. team finished fourth, which helped them qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
He was later named to the 2024 Olympic team. Team USA went on to win the gold medal in a game against France.
Personal Life
Tyrese's father, John, is a basketball referee. Tyrese is a cousin of former basketball player Eddie Jones. Eddie played in the NBA for 14 years and was an All-Star three times. He is also a cousin of current Orlando Magic player Jalen Suggs.
Tyrese is a Christian. He has said that his faith has grown a lot. He goes to church whenever he can and attends chapel before games.
Tyrese is one of only four players in NBA history born on February 29. He is a big fan of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). He has even appeared at several WWE events.
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Haliburton with Iowa State in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Tyrese Haliburton para niños
