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Haliburton said Braden Smith joining Indiana is “what dreams are made of,” calling it “a dream come true” for an in-state kid who went to Purdue and reached his hometown NBA team. Because they play the same position, Haliburton expects to help him often, while joking he will give Smith “some flack” after Iowa State’s win over Purdue.

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