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.

The Will Wade Era Is Underway at NC State — and the Program Is Already Winning Big

Hoops HQ caught up with the Wolfpack's new coach for an exclusive interview about his first offseason in Raleigh, reeling in his big fish and the making of his new roster

10 Biggest Questions to Emerge From Transfer Portal Season

Did Florida solve its guard issue? Did Michigan and St. John's improve? A breakdown of the major storylines to monitor after a chaotic stretch of roster reshuffling.

Which NBA Draft Prospects Are Returning to College Basketball?

Milos Uzan and Yaxel Lendeborg passed up the NBA to return for the 2025-26 season. We break down the impact of prospects heading back to school.

Milos Uzan Returning to Houston After Withdrawing From NBA Draft

The All-Big 12 guard is set to run it back with the Cougars for his senior season, positioning Houston as one of the preseason national title favorites

PJ Haggerty Withdraws From NBA Draft, Commits to Kansas State

The Memphis transfer — the reigning AAC Player of the Year and consensus All-American — was one of the biggest names in the transfer portal

With a New Look, a New Style and a Lot of Momentum, Georgia Is Ready to Keep Rising

Hoops HQ caught up with coach Mike White, who has been busy rebuilding his roster for the 2025-26 campaign

Texas Tech Transfer Darrion Williams Commits to NC State

The addition of Williams, who made the All-Big 12 First Team last season, is a huge win for new coach Will Wade

Florida Lands Boogie Fland, One of the Portal's Prized Players

The addition of the talented sophomore makes Florida a contender to cut down the nets again

The Top Performers From Session 2 of the Nike EYBL Circuit

A breakdown of some of the best players in the class of 2026, plus where they might be going to college.

Creighton Has a Plan for Success — and Succession

Hoops HQ caught up with Bluejays coach Greg McDermott, who crushed it in the transfer portal and hired a new associate head coach who will someday take over in Omaha

The State of Every Big 12 Team's Roster, Right Now

Will Houston run the table again in 2025-26? How far will JT Toppin lead Texas Tech? Can Darryn Peterson turn things around at Kansas? Breaking down every school in the conference.

“We’re Going to Surprise a Lot of People”: Tounde Yessoufou Is Bringing the Mamba Mentality to Baylor

The five-star recruit from Benin is a 6-foot-6 wing who broke the California boys basketball scoring record