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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones' relationship timeline: A peek into the newly engaged NBA power couple
Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones' relationship timeline: A peek into the newly engaged NBA power couple (Image Source: Tyrese/Instagram) Tyrese Haliburton was one of the key architects for the Indiana Pacers last year, and his presence until the very end saw the franchise push it to Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Unfortunately, an Achilles injury sent him and his team crashing into despair. Despite missing out on the ring in Oklahoma, Haliban ensured that he would save the best for later. In what was a heartwarming scene, Hali proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Jade Jones, in the Hilton Coliseum, which was announced on their Instagram on Monday. Where did it all start for Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones? The power couple crossed paths for the first time in 2019. Haliburton was playing basketball for Iowa State University while Jones was a cheerleader. From the very start, they shared a strong emotional connection, and that deepened with every passing day. By 2024, when Hali was making ripples for the Pacers, Jones ensured that she was present for every single game in the stands. How long has the couple been dating? — itsCSB__ (@itsCSB__) It has been six years since the two have been together. From Hali's playing days for the Iowa State Cyclones to his rise to prominence for the Pacers, the two have only gone from strength to strength. Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones adopted a dog together Back in 2021, Hali and Jones adopted a dog called Ames. Ames is a mini-Goldendoodle who often finds her way on the social media posts of the power couple. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Ames is named after the city where Hali played college basketball for Iowa State. Jade Jones' unwavering support for Tyrese Haliburton Jones has been a regular in the Indiana Pacers' games, thereby proving to be a crucial pillar of Haliban's strength. During the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, Haliburton dropped a scintillating masterclass in Game 4, chronicling 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds, and 4 steals with zero turnovers. Jones was there in the stands, cheering for every spark of glory carved by Hali on the court. Together through the wax and wanes of life In April 2025, the couple posted photos of themselves through the years, captioning it 6 years, countless memories…and a lifetime to go.' As they completed six years of togetherness, Hali was preparing the biggest surprise of all time. Tyrese Haliburton proposed Jade Jones in a grand spectacle Inside the Hilton Coliseum, the home of the Iowa State Cyclones, Tyrese Haliburton went down on one knee, in his cast, scooter and all, asking the biggest question of his life. Finally the ring came out with the question on the background, 'Will you marry me?' There were rose petals all around the two. Jade Jones responded, 'Future Mrs. What the Hali'. The two have been setting couple goals for six years and are now all set to tie the sacred knot. Also read: Caitlin Clark's stalker found guilty and sentenced to 2.5 years of imprisonment along with mental health treatment Tyrese Haliburton FAQs What happened to Tyrese Haliburton? Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the NBA 2025 finals, as the Indiana Pacers slumped to the Oklahoma City Thunder Will Tyrese Haliburton play in the upcoming season? Even though nothing concrete has yet come to life, chances are almost negligible of Hali making a comeback in the upcoming season. The Pacers have been granted a $14.1 million disabled player exception, which is granted only if a particular player has been injured and won't appear through the entirety of a season. Who can step in for Tyrese Haliburton? Andrew Nembhard has been touted as a rising sensation in recent times, and this will be his chance to prove that he is all set to take the court by storm. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iowa State basketball: 3-star, 2026 guard Marcus Zelee decommits from Cyclones
What a difference a few weeks make. Marcus Zelee, a 6-foot-3 guard who committed to Iowa State basketball on July 2, reconsidered his college decision and decommitted from the Cyclones on July 22. He announced his choice on social media. Advertisement Zelee, a native of Austin, Texas, is a three-star guard according to 247 Sports and The athletic, two-way guard averaged 16.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 3.5 steals per game at Brentwood Christian Academy last winter. He will be playing at Cedar Ridge High School this year. More: Hines: How can Iowa State basketball's Milan Momcilovis improve his game? Take more 3s Zelee's commitment to Iowa State originally came quickly. He picked the Cyclones just days after a visit and offer from head coach T.J. Otzelberger and his staff. With his recruitment open once again, Zelee had previous offers from Arizona State, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and nearby Drake. Advertisement Iowa State still has two commits in the class of 2026: three-star guard Yusef Gray Jr., the top-rated recruit in his class from the state of Wisconsin and four-star guard Christian Wiggins, Minnesota's No. 1-ranked recruit per 247 Sports. Eugene Rapay covers Iowa State athletics for the Des Moines Register. Contact Eugene at erapay@ Follow him on Twitter at @erapay5. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa State basketball: 2026 guard Marcus Zelee decommits from Cyclones
Forbes
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
3 Rookies To Draft In Your Fantasy Football League
AMES, IOWA - NOVEMBER 30, 2024: Jayden Higgins #9 of the Iowa State Cyclones looks on during the ... More second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Jack Trice Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by Luke Lu/Diamond Images via Getty Images) If you've read any articles from my author profile, you would know that rookies are one of my main focuses. As stated before, identifying the correct rookies to draft in fantasy football can make all the difference. I've talked about a number of different players by now, so we'll be excluding running backs from this list. If you want to know which rookie running backs to draft, you can read my latest article, which is linked here. That being said, we'll be using ADP from FantasyPros (PPR) to determine which players are great value this year. Let's dive right into it. 3 Rookies To Draft In Your Fantasy Football League You may not find another analyst out there who's higher than I am on Tetairoa McMillan. While everyone was gushing over Ashton Jeanty in dynasty fantasy football, for me, the top player was McMillan. At 6'5" and 212 lbs, McMillan pairs an incredible catch radius with great separation skills and elite YAC ability. Now, McMillan steps into a situation where his quarterback, Bryce Young, is entering year three of his NFL career. Back in 2023, when Young was a rookie, he allowed Adam Thielen to record eight games of at least 15 PPG (PPR). McMillan is a much better talent than Thielen was; expect big things from the rookie in fantasy football. It's not being talked about enough how high Jayden Higgins went in the NFL Draft. Higgins was the 34th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Houston Texans, putting him just two spots away from the first round. Higgins is another big body wide receiver at 6'4" and 215 lbs. While McMillan is an elite prospect, Higgins projects as a WR2 who should fit well next to Nico Collins. With the Texans losing Stefon Diggs to the New England Patriots and Tank Dell for most of the year, Higgins should step into the WR2 role from day one. Higgins is talented, and he has a great quarterback throwing him the ball in CJ Stroud. After Stroud made the Pro Bowl as a rookie, he was viewed extremely highly by many. However, a sophomore slump in 2024 has caused many fans to forget just how good Stroud can be. If Stroud ends up having a bounce-back year, which I believe he can, Higgins is going to benefit in a big way. ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Miami Hurricanes tight end Elijah Arroyo (8) reacts after a play during ... More the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Iowa State Cyclones on December 28, 2024 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) While the first two players are a bit more expensive, Elijah Arroyo is a player that you should be able to draft in every fantasy football league. Arroyo was a very good prospect who wasn't widely talked about due to a rich injury history. Even so, Arroyo got great draft capital as the Seattle Seahawks selected him 50th overall. Noah Fant has been disappointing in his time with the Seahawks, failing to cross over 550 yards in any of his three years with the team. As for the wide receiver core, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp are Arroyo's only competition for targets. Arroyo should very easily be able to slide into the number three target role, and he could even record more targets than Kupp, who has struggled with injuries and is now 32 years old. Arroyo is much more of a dart throw than the other two players, but his upside is through the roof. If you want to draft a few rookies in your fantasy football draft, these three options are great ideas.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"ESPN had my name spelled wrong for the first two weeks of the season" - Tyrese Haliburton talks about being overlooked in college
"ESPN had my name spelled wrong for the first two weeks of the season" - Tyrese Haliburton talks about being overlooked in college originally appeared on Basketball Network. Tyrese Haliburton's journey from an overlooked recruit in college to the NBA superstar is a story like no other. Today, Haliburton is widely recognized as one of the brightest stars in the league, an All-NBA playmaker, a leader, and, most recently, a key figure in the NBA Playoffs. But rewinding to his college days, the story couldn't be more different. Advertisement "Yeah, three-star, oh, that, that drives me crazy. Cause they threw that in when I got to college. Cause I got to college. I was no-star. I was supposed to red shirt. Then I ended up starting game two," Haliburton said in one podcast episode. He explained how he wasn't supposed to even play in his first season at college and that it was a huge surprise he ended up starting as the lead playmaker for the Iowa State Cyclones. How Hali went from no-star to Cyclones' leader At the start of the season, he didn't even have a recruit rating, but soon, he got one. "And the next thing I know, uh, middle of the game, they're like, it's a three-star point guard," he explained. "I'm like three. What are y'all talking about?" Advertisement His impact on the floor surprised even the analysts. "ESPN had my name spelled wrong for the first like two weeks of the season. I swear to God, I wish I was playing. I used to go on ESPN and it would say Tyrese Haliburton with two L. I'm like, who is he? I've got no idea who he is," Hali said half-jokingly. Haliburton's college experience was defined by being underestimated. He wasn't a premium blue-chip prospect. He didn't have the hype or the headlines. In fact, he was barely on the radar, so much so that ESPN couldn't even get his name right for the first two weeks of the season. But, as everyone knows, Tyrese took it as fuel. Why his underdog story inspires a new generation He was supposed to redshirt but ended up starting two games into the season. As a freshman for the Cyclones, he played 35 games and averaged 6.8 points per game, 3.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. He shot the ball very well, but his numbers didn't stand out. Advertisement Haliburton had a breakout season as a sophomore. In 22 games played the following season, he did much better. His numbers jumped up to 15.2 points per game, 6.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.5 steals, so he was perceived as one of the best prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. But, once again, he was overlooked and fell all the way to the 12th spot, where the Sacramento Kings took a flyer on him and two years later traded him in favor of keeping De'Aaron Fox. Fast forward to today, and Haliburton is the face of a franchise for the Indiana Pacers and a star who just led his team to the NBA Finals, where he unfortunately picked up an Achilles injury in Game 7. On the league's biggest stage, he showcased the same playmaking, scoring, and leadership that once went unnoticed in college. Each time he was counted out, he returned stronger, cementing his reputation as one of the best point guards in the NBA. His story is a blueprint for every underdog. From a three-star recruit, or, as he likes to say, a zero-star with a misspelled name, to the NBA Finals hero. Advertisement Related: "The team that I'm going to remember isn't the team that won the title" - Bill Simmons says Haliburton's injury will be the lasting legacy of the 2025 NBA Finals This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alabama Flips 4-Star QB From Big 12 Powerhouse
Alabama Flips 4-Star QB From Big 12 Powerhouse originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide have their Class of 2026 quarterback. Jett Thomalla changed his mind on Tuesday, ditching Matt Campbell and the Iowa State Cyclones. Advertisement 'BREAKING: Four-Star QB Jett Thomalla has Flipped his Commitment from Iowa State to Alabama, he tells me for @on3recruits,' On3's Hayes Fawcett wrote on X. 'The 6'4 210 QB from Omaha, NE had been Committed to the Cyclones since April. 'All glory to God, Roll tide!!' Thomalla is listed as the No. 16 overall passer in his class according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He's the top-rated prospect in Nebraska. 'Decorated prep signal caller with some peaks and valleys on the game tape, but one that has a chance to emerge as a winner on Saturdays,' 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins said of Thomalla in an April scouting report. 'More than capable of extending plays and creating opportunities when the pocket breaks down as he climbs away from pressure and keeps his eyes down field. Millard South quarterback Jett Thomalla (4)Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK 'Projects as a potential multi-year starter at the Power Four level. Likely to need a developmental year or two, but hard not to get excited about the size, velocity and resume.' Advertisement Thomalla was named MaxPreps' 2024 Nebraska Player of the Year. He led Millard South to a 12-1 record and Class A title, setting the state classification record in passing yards (3,663 yards), touchdown passes (47), and completions (250). Ryder Lyons (No. 5 passer in 247Sports' rankings), Landon Duckworth (No. 6), Bowe Bentley (No. 10), and Oscar Rios (No. 12) are other highly-touted signal-callers in Thomalla's class who have yet to sign. Related: Legendary Alabama QB Predicts New Starter Without Hesitation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
