
Alpha debuted in 2017 at the start of the Iowa Wolves as the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the season, Iowa’s favorite mascot is busy all winter inside Wells Fargo Arena, roaming the basketball court and up in the stands of Wells Fargo 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. For additional questions, please contact Jeff Duis, Community Engagement Coordinator at alpha@iawolves.com.
Please Note: Due to high volume of requests, Alpha may not be able to fulfill every request.
Alpha’s Quick Facts
Name: Alpha
Birthday: February 23 :)
Height: 6’0 (feet to tip of ears)
Home: Wells Fargo Arena
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, popcorn
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 Wells Fargo Arena