Tyrese Haliburton
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.96 m / 84 kg |
| Born | 29 Feb 2000 (26 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Hali |
Tyrese Haliburton is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers. In 2023 and 2024, he was named an NBA All-Star.
He also used to play for the Sacramento Kings. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball at Iowa State University. In 2019, he was part of the team that won gold for the US at the FIBA U-19 World Cup.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Tyrese Haliburton was born on February 29, 2000, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the United States. He stands 196 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 84 kg. He plays right-handed.His father John Haliburton works as a basketball referee. He is cousins with Eddie Jones, who also played in the NBA.
High School and College Career
He attended the Oshkosh North High School in his hometown. While playing for the school, he was named the Oshkosh Northwestern All-Area Player of the Year. He was considered a three-star recruit by the time he was a senior. He committed to play college basketball for Iowa State University. He played for them from 2018 to 2020 until he declared for the NBA.In 2019, while in college, he represented the United States in the FIBA Under 19 World Cup in Greece. The team won gold. In 2020, he was named the Second-team All-Big 12.
Professional Career
He joined the NBA during the 2020 NBA Draft where he was chosen by the Sacramento Kings in the first round. The team officially signed him in November of that year and he debuted for them in December 2020.In 2021, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. A left knee injury in May 2021 had him miss the last seven games of the season. In February 2022, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers alongside Tristan Thompson and Buddy Hield.
In 2023, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. He would be named an All-Star again in 2024.
Career Highlights
- 2023, 2024 - NBA All-Star
- 2021 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2024 - NBA assists leader
- 2020 - Second-team All-Big 12
Medal Record, Men's basketball, Representing the United States
- Gold - 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup Greece
Tyrese Haliburton FAQ
Where did Tyrese Haliburton go to college?
He attended Iowa State University from 2018 to 2020.
When did Tyrese Haliburton join the NBA?
2020. He was a first-round pick during the 2020 NBA Draft.
How tall is Tyrese Haliburton?
196 cm. He is 196 cm or 6 feet and 5 inches tall.