Tyrese Haliburton Gives Back To His Hometown
Indiana Pacers Point Guard Tyrese Haliburton recently gave back to his hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know about Haliburton, 25, and his recent actions for the greater good.
Tyrese Haliburton Gives Back To His Hometown
The Indiana Pacers’ X, formerly Twitter, account posted about the star on Sunday. The Pacers’ X post read, “Tyrese Haliburton hosted his second annual free basketball camp for more than 200 kids in his hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.” The Pacers’ X post also included three photos of the star point guard and 200+ kids at the camp.
The Pacers’ X post drew widespread attention. One user responded, “That’s my point guard.” Another user commented, “Love it.” He also donated $3 million to his former high school, Oshkosh North, in Oshkosh, Wisc. Oshkosh North will use it over the next three years to renovate the Spartans’ facilities, including a new video board, scoreboard, and weight room.
Season Outlook
Haliburton’s outlook entering the 2025-26 NBA season seems to be gloomy. Haliburton has been dealing with a torn right Achilles tendon since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. He attempted to drive to the basket when he fell to the floor without any contact and immediately showed signs of distress.
His injury ended the Indiana Pacers’ epic postseason run. He will not play for the 2025-26 NBA season. However, the Pacers’ recent injury update doesn’t mean that he can’t return in the event of a medical miracle. Haliburton averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game, along with 47.3% from the field, during the 2024-25 NBA season up until his injury.
Final Thoughts
Haliburton won’t play the entire 2025-26 NBA season. However, he has been able to walk in a boot without crutches in recent days. He also announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, a former Iowa State Cyclones cheerleader, via Instagram on July 28.
Haliburton, and the rest of the NBA world, learned that his peers voted him as the NBA’s most overrated player in The Athletic’s anonymous player poll in mid-April. He didn’t sulk much, if at all, but instead reportedly rediscovered his basketball joy, subsequently improved his game, and strung together clutch playoff runs.
