Tyrese Haliburton returns to Iowa State for Pacers-Timberwolves matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Indiana Pacers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum on October 7 at 6 p.m. Two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton is returning to his collegiate roots, having previously starred for Iowa State. This event marks the first NBA exhibition at the venue since 2018, with Haliburton also recognized for his recent achievements, including leading the league in assists and winning an Olympic gold medal. Tickets for the game will be available for purchase starting September 9.
- •Pacers and Timberwolves meet in exhibition game on October 7.
- •Haliburton, a former Iowa State player, returns to Hilton Coliseum.
- •Haliburton led the league in assists in the 2023-24 season.
- •He won an Olympic gold medal in 2024, a first for Iowa State men's basketball.
- •Tickets go on sale September 9.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers to play NBA preseason game at Hilton Coliseum
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers, Haliburton to face Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum
"Two-time NBA All-Star and former Iowa State standout Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. Scheduled for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., the contest marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue […]
"Former Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton will bring his Indiana Pacers to Ames for an exhibition game at 6 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:42 PMTyrese Haliburton, Pacers to play NBA preseason game at Hilton Coliseum
Former Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton will bring his Indiana Pacers to Ames for an exhibition game at 6 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:23 PMPacers, Haliburton to face Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum
Two-time NBA All-Star and former Iowa State standout Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. Scheduled for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., the contest marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue […]
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