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Tyrese Haliburton explains rivalry with Caitlin Clark before WNBA career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:36 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Tyrese Haliburton explains rivalry with Caitlin Clark before WNBA career

Summary

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers discussed their relationship on Haliburton's podcast. Despite their current friendship, Haliburton revealed he did not support Clark during her time at the University of Iowa due to the rivalry with his alma mater, Iowa State. He acknowledged her talent but felt loyalty to his college team. Their dynamic has shifted now that both play in Indiana, allowing Haliburton to cheer for Clark without conflicting with his Cyclones roots. Their friendship has become a supportive bond visible at games.

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•Haliburton played for Iowa State from 2018 to 2020.
•Clark became the face of Iowa women's basketball with championship appearances.
•Haliburton refused to support Clark until she joined the Fever.
•Both players now share a supportive friendship in Indiana.
•Haliburton and his wife have a group chat with Clark and her boyfriend.

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4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton Reveals Why He Never Rooted for Caitlin Clark Before Her WNBA Arrival

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From showing up at each other’s games to celebrating their respective playoff runs, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton have built a wholesome bond in professional sports. But before they became allies in Indiana, one thing stood between them: a college rivalry that Haliburton was never willing to put aside.
— Yahoo Sports

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