HALI. IS. BACK. 🏁
After 486 days away from official game action, Tyrese Haliburton returns to the floor TONIGHT!
The Pacers open their season against the Pelicans at 8:00pm/et on NBA League Pass.
At a loss for words trying to describe tonight. 16 months from hell, but Ames, Iowa was the perfect place to get back to it. I’m a Loyal Son, Forever True. Love y’all forever @IowaStateU❤️💛
Tyrese Haliburton bought every student-section ticket for the Pacers-Timberwolves game at Iowa State so that Cyclones fans can attend for free.
It is the former Cyclones guard’s first game since suffering an Achilles injury 16 months ago.
Starting with our performance at Bandshell Park tonight and for the remainder of the 2026 season, members of the Cyclone Marching Band will wear a Black & Gold pin with an outline of the state of Iowa and the letters “DIFD,” in honor of Derek Phillips, a member of the Hawkeye Marching Band who passed away earlier this week.
At the conclusion of our concert, we will also pay tribute to Derek and honor his Hawkeye Marching Band family, with a playing of “Alma Matter Iowa” alongside our alma matter the “Bells of Iowa State.” While these songs hold a special place in the heart of all members of Iowa State University & the University of Iowa, we know how deeply they resonate with our band members, alumni, and staff.
We’re excited to see the HMB perform tomorrow and wish them the best of luck, but also…Go Cyclones!
🖤💛♥️
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