On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’m joined by Iowa State director of basketball operations Micah Byars ahead of Tyrese Haliburton’s return to Ames as the Pacers face the Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum.
Byars, who has been with the Iowa State program for 16 years, shares stories from Haliburton’s recruitment and two seasons with the Cyclones, his lasting connection to Ames and why Wednesday’s game means so much to Haliburton and the Iowa State community.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
Recruiting him to Iowa State
Why Byars calls Haliburton a “connector”
Haliburton’s lasting relationship with Iowa State and the Ames community
How his college career abruptly ended with a wrist injury
Returning to Hilton Coliseum
Pacers x Iowa State working together on this game
Haliburton buying all student tickets
His growth from under-recruited prospect into the face of the Pacers
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