The Minnesota Timberwolves have named Mahmoud Abdelfattah as Head Coach of the Iowa Wolves, the staff’s G League affiliate.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Mahmoud Abdelfattah as the following Head Coach of the Iowa Wolves and welcome him to the Timberwolves household,” mentioned Timberwolves Common Supervisor Matt Lloyd. “He brings a wealth of G League, NBA, and worldwide teaching expertise that may improve the Iowa program, benefitting each gamers and workers. We welcome Mahmoud and his household to the group.”
Most not too long ago, Abdelfattah spent the 2023-24 season because the Head Coach of the Sydney Kings of the Australian Nationwide Basketball League. Previous to his time with the Kings, the Chicago native spent 4 seasons (2019-2023) within the Houston Rockets group, becoming a member of the Rockets NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers as an assistant coach throughout the Vipers 2019 NBA G League Championship season.
Abdelfattah was promoted to Head Coach of the Vipers forward of the 2019-20 season and led the staff to the 2022 NBA G League Championship whereas incomes 2022 NBA G League Coach of the Yr honors. Following the Vipers 2022 championship season, he joined the Rockets workers as an assistant coach throughout the 2022-23 season.
“I’m blessed to be named the Head Coach of the Iowa Wolves and to be part of the Timberwolves group.” mentioned Abdelfattah. “I’m excited to assist develop our gamers on and off the courtroom. My household and I stay up for being part of the Des Moines neighborhood and may’t wait to see everybody at Casey’s Middle!”
