Former Cyclones basketball star Tyrese Haliburton and his college sweetheart, Jade Jones, are getting married after a surprise proposal at Iowa State.
Former Iowa State basketball player Tyrese Haliburton and his college sweetheart are getting married.
The Indiana Pacers point guard star has had a busy year, including making it to the NBA Finals, only to suffer from an Achilles tendon tear during the first quarter of the last game.
Sporting a therapeutic boot, Haliburton got down from his mobility scooter on one knee and asked his longtime girlfriend, Jade Jones, to be his wife.
Haliburton popped the question in the same location where their six-year relationship began — Iowa State University, according to his Instagram post.
Where did Tyrese Haliburton propose to Jade Jones?
Haliburton proposed to Jones in Hilton Coliseum. A light-up sign, roughly the height of Jones, that read "Will you marry me" was the backdrop of Haliburton's proposal. The couple was surrounded by red roses and petals scattered on the Cyclone's basketball court.
Following the proposal, the couple took photos outside of the Campanile, an Iowa State landmark, showing off Jones' new diamond ring.
"This is the place where our story started, and where our next chapter begins," Haliburton and Jones' Instagram post stated.
Who is Jade Jones?
Jones and Haliburton met while attending Iowa State University, where she was a member of the cheerleading team. They started stating in 2019 when Haliburton was a freshman.
Jones graduated from Davenport West High School in 2016. The couple has a mini goldendoodle named Ames.
What is the status of Tyrese Haliburton's injury?
The Indiana Pacers confirmed in early July that Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-2026 season due to his injury.
The team will receive a disabled player exception for Haliburton. An injured player still counts against the 15-man roster in the NBA. The exception allows a team to take on one player through trade or free agency for the season with certain salary limitations, according to the Indy Star.
Reporting contributed by Cooper Worth and Dustin Dopirak.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
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