The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the newly rebranded Iowa Wolves as their NBA G League affiliate starting with the 2017-18 season and have since found incredible success in developing future NBA players in Des Moines. The NBA G League is the official minor league of the NBA, with all 30 NBA teams affiliated with their own G League team.

Fans in Des Moines were the first to see eventual 6^th Man of the Year, Naz Reid, hit the court, as Reid spent the 2019-20 season in Iowa after going undrafted. After earning a call-up to Minnesota that season, he has now signed a 5-year contract with the Timberwolves, averaging 14.2 points per game and 6 rebounds.

In addition to Reid, 63 other Iowa Wolves players have played in the NBA. Notable Iowa Hawkeye Luka Garza spent one season in Iowa before joining the Timberwolves. Last season, Wolves fans saw Terrence Shannon Jr., Rob Dillingham, and Bones Hyland play in Iowa.

The Iowa Wolves play their home games at Casey’s Center. Last season, they welcomed over 102,000 fans amid their 24-home game slate. Each season features a set of marquee theme games including Alpha’s Birthday, State Fair Day, and Timberwolves Day. The full schedule is announced in September with opening night occurring in early November.

To purchase tickets, or for more information on the team, call the Wolves at 515-564-8550 or visit www.IAWolves.com.