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Tyrese Haliburton reveals the one key reason he never supported Caitlin Clark in college

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made a frank admission about why he never rooted for Caitlin Clark when she was an NCAA star for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 8:30 AM
Tyrese Haliburton reveals the one key reason he never supported Caitlin Clark in college
Key Things to Know
  • Tyrese Haliburton admitted he never supported Caitlin Clark in college due to the Iowa State-Iowa rivalry.
  • Haliburton played for the Iowa State Cyclones, while Clark was an NCAA star for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
  • Haliburton only began cheering for Clark after she joined the Indiana Fever.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton explained on 'The Kittle Things' podcast that he refused to support Caitlin Clark during her collegiate career because he played for the Iowa State Cyclones, the bitter in-state rival of Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite acknowledging her talent as the nation's best player, Haliburton said he could not cheer for her even during the national championship.

Haliburton stated that he only began supporting Clark after she left Iowa to join the WNBA's Indiana Fever. Both athletes now represent Indiana professional franchises and look to bring basketball success to the state, with Haliburton leading the Pacers and Clark starring for the Fever.

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