Alpha debuted in 2017, when the Iowa Wolves became the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the season, Iowa’s favorite mascot is busy all winter inside Casey's Center, roaming the basketball court and up in the stands entertaining fans of all ages!

Outside of Wolves home games, Alpha enjoys making community and event appearances across Greater Des Moines and central Iowa. To submit an appearance request for Alpha please complete this form.

Please Note: Due to high volume of requests, Alpha may not be able to fulfill every request.

Alpha’s Quick Facts

Name: Alpha

Birthday: TBD for next season!!

Height: 6’0 (feet to tip of ears)

Home: Casey's Center

Jersey: #1

Nicknames: Leader of the Pack, Iowa’s Favorite Mascot

Best Friends: Crunch and Prowl

Favorite Movies: Dances with Wolves, Teen Wolf, Wolf of Wall Street 

Favorite Band: Steppenwolf

Favorite Greeting: HOWLLLLLLL

Favorite Song: Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon

Favorite Food: Anything at the Iowa State Fair, Casey's Center pizza

Achievements: Best poker face, cannon of a t-shirt throwing arm, balancing on chairs

Hobbies: Dancing, reading, making new friends across Iowa and at home Iowa Wolves games inside Casey's Center