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Haliburton Taunts Kentucky After Iowa State's Sweet 16 Win

3/24/2026

Summary

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Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers taunted former Kentucky players after Iowa State's 82-63 win that eliminated Kentucky.
Haliburton joked that Kentucky players would shift loyalty to Arkansas, where John Calipari now coaches.
Haliburton, sidelined by an Achilles injury, expressed pride in Iowa State as they advanced to the Sweet 16.
Arkansas defeated High Point 94-88, while the Pacers, without Haliburton, own a 15-56 record and are eliminated from the playoffs.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 NCAA Tournament featured a historic upset when the 5th-seeded Auburn Tigers defeated the 1st-seeded Kansas Jayhawks 89-75, marking Auburn's first Final Four appearance. This victory echoed past upsets, such as Villanova's 1985 win over Georgetown, highlighting the unpredictable nature of March Madness and its impact on fan loyalty and collegiate sports dynamics.

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Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers taunted former Kentucky players after Iowa State's 82-63 win that eliminated Kentucky.
Haliburton joked that Kentucky players would shift loyalty to Arkansas, where John Calipari now coaches.
Haliburton, sidelined by an Achilles injury, expressed pride in Iowa State as they advanced to the Sweet 16.
Arkansas defeated High Point 94-88, while the Pacers, without Haliburton, own a 15-56 record and are eliminated from the playoffs.

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