Reid Shaffer

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[Tyrese Haliburton @Hali]

Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.

Now that I’ve gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I’m going to “come back stronger”. What a cliche lol, this shit sucks. My foot feels like dead weight fam. But what’s hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I’m rambling, but I know this is something I’ll look back on when I’m through this, as something I’m proud I fought through. It feels good to let this shit out without y’all seeing the kid ugly cry.

At 25, I’ve already learned that God never gives us more than we can handle. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player. And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special.

Indy, I’m sorry. If any fan base doesn’t deserve this, it’s y’all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don’t doubt for a second that y’all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours. I think Kobe said it best when in this same situation. “There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.” And that’s exactly right. I will do everything in my power to get back right.

My journey to get to where I am today wasn’t by happenstance, I’ve pushed myself every day to be great. And I will continue to do just that. The most important part of this all, is that I’m grateful. I’m grateful for every single experience that’s led me here. I’m grateful for all the love from the hoop world. I don’t “have to” go through this, I get to go through this. I’m grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I’ll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

[Reid Shaffer @reid_shaffer]

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[Ball State Sports Link @bsusportslink]

Happy #Chirpies Monday 🤩!

The biggest night in @BallStateSports is TONIGHT featuring red carpet arrivals at 5:30p, @KingCalaway hits the stage at 7:00p followed by awards and the @bsufeedthebird Afterparty with @RootsBurgerBar ‼️

Admission is free. #BallState #ChirpChirp #WeFly

[Reid Shaffer @reid_shaffer]

Final ESPN Broadcast of my undergraduate at Ball State University.

Fortunate to have been able to have experiences like this with @bsusportslink . That being said, tune in TONIGHT at 7pm on @ESPNPlus as Ball State Men’s Volleyball takes on the Loyola Ramblers.

[Reid Shaffer @reid_shaffer]

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[Ball State Sports Link @bsusportslink]

Sparks are flying early here in Worthen 💥🔥

@PaytonSparks6 goes up and gets it to give @BallStateMBB an 11-6 lead with 15 minutes left in the half 🏀

🎥: @reid_shaffer

#BallState #ChirpChirp #WeFly #SportsMediaMajor #NCAAMBB

[Reid Shaffer @reid_shaffer]

Tuesday Night #MACtion inside Worthen Arena. Ball State MBB hosting Western Michigan. Join @bsusportslink on ESPN+ at 7!

[Chris Taylor 🇺🇸 @BallStateCT]

Today, my @bsusportslink crew absolutely crushed our @ballstatembb E+ broadcast, social media coverage, attitudes, communication, teamwork. I’m a proud instructor. 🙌❤️

[Reid Shaffer @reid_shaffer]

Assisting on graphics today for @bsusportslink’s @ESPNPlus production of Ball State MBB vs Evansville!

[Reid Shaffer @reid_shaffer]

Slash Cam tonight for Ball State Women’s Basketball hosting St. Louis.

6:30 on ESPN+ produced by @bsusportslink

[Thomas Biddle @thomas_biddle]

Bro doing big things👏👏

[Reid Shaffer @reid_shaffer]

Shooting handhelds for ESPN 3 and @bsusportslink’s broadcast today! Tune in at 2pm for tip-off of @BallStateMBB V. IU South Bend.

[Ball State Sports Link @bsusportslink]

MBB HIGHLIGHTS 🏀

Relive last weekend's victory for @BallStateMBB against Omaha!

📸 | @reid_shaffer @PrimAaliyah
@OliThompson95

[Kobe Bryant @kobebryant]

Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644

[NBA @NBA]

LeBron James gets to the bucket to move up to 3rd on the all-time scoring list!

[Ty Platt @TyPlatt45]

🌲GAME DAY vs Siena Heights

Come out to Platt Arena and support the Foresters in the first game of 2020!

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

In 49 states, it's just basketball. But this is Indiana. Our new video series We Grow Basketball Here launches tomorrow at noon ET on our Facebook page.

#WeGrowBasketballHere

[Petar Hood @PetarHood]

The records may indicate @SWRaidersBBall is an underdog in regionals on Saturday, but that's not how the Raiders are looking at it!

Hear from @reid_shaffer, @ColtonPaxson and coach Penrod on how they're approaching this weekend 👇🏼 @SouthernWellsAD @SouthernWellsHS @SWCS_Raiders

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Luke Brown is lighting up high school hoops, bringing the community together to watch him break Indiana’s all-time scoring record https://t.co/XSBOswKJJe