Pine Ridge native Alejandro Rama makes Iowa Wolves roster
Alejandro Rama goes up for a shot for the 4 Bears Roar last season. (Courtesy photo)
DES MOINES, Iowa — Pine Ridge native Alejandro Rama is one of 12 players on the Iowa Wolves’ 2026-27 Opening Night roster. The Iowa Wolves are an NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rama, a 2019 Mahpiya Luta High School graduate, and the Wolves will host the Wisconsin Herd on Friday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 8 to tip off the season.
Rama, who was a two-time all-stater in high school, later starred at Division II South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City. A multiple-time all-conference selection, the 6-foot-1 Rama scored 1,514 career points for the Hardrockers.
Rama played last season with 4 Bears Roar, an expansion team in The Basketball League (NBL) in New Town, North Dakota. Rama averaged 11 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game, helping the Roar win the West Division.