Alex Squadron

Alex Squadron

Alex Squadron is a staff writer for Hoops HQ. His byline has appeared in SLAM, the New York Post, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated and SB Nation. As an associate editor for SLAM, Alex produced cover stories on basketball stars such as Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson, Dwyane Wade, Paolo Banchero and more. Alex's first book, Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA, was released in October 2023.

How Jason Benetti Overcame Cerebral Palsy and Became a Broadcast Legend

Jason Benetti has taken a laborious path to the top of sports broadcasting. He couldn't have done it without a tuba, his Nintendo and a whole lot of grit.

Ranking the Top 10 Freshmen in Men’s College Hoops

Jan 2: Duke’s Cameron Boozer, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson lead a loaded freshman class

The Top 10 Stories of 2025

Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida on a wild NCAA Tournament run, Cooper Flagg wins the Wooden Award and more from a blue-chip year of college ball

He Played 11 Games In High School. He May Win College Player of the Year.

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, a 6-foot-9 forward leads what may be the best team in the country

A New 'Greek Freak'? Virginia Tech's Neoklis Avdalas Has a Game Like Luka Doncic’s

Avdalas, a 6-foot-9 guard from Greece, is a projected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

National Player of the Year Race Update: AJ Dybantsa's Leap and a Mid-Major Contender

AJ Dybantsa rises, a Bulldog enters the picture and the preseason favorite falls to number nine. The Wooden Award race has never looked more competitive.

UConn Gets Revenge on Florida with Thrilling Win in Jimmy V Classic

Behind a balanced attack, the Huskies grabbed a 77-73 victory at Madison Square Garden to improve to 9-1

Ranking the Top 10 Player of the Year Candidates

Will another sensational Duke freshman take home the Wooden Award?

After Radical Knee Surgery With Cadaver Cartilage, Nebraska Forward Is Back, and Balling

After missing the entire 2024-25 season with a knee injury, Rienk Mast has helped lead the Cornhuskers to a perfect 8-0 start

UConn, No Turkey, Proves Coach Right in Big Win Over Illinois

The Huskies put on a show in front of a sold-out “Storrs South” crowd, improving to 6-1 with a wire-to-wire victory

Two-Time All-SEC Guard Is a ‘Better Human Being Than Basketball Player’

Mississippi State’s star guard, who was named to the Preseason All-SEC First Team, has been using his resources to make an impact in the community

Let's Feast! A Guide to the Best Week of Hoops Outside of March

Marquee matchups, players to watch, predictions and more. From the Player’s Era to Maui, the Duke-Arkansas clash to the Battle 4 Atlantis.