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 Thad Matta Way: How the Veteran Coach Is Leading at Butler

Entering his 21st season as a head coach, Matta is determined to lead the Bulldogs back to the NCAA Tournament

Attack on College Basketball: Providence Star Jason Edwards Unpacks His Love of Anime

The senior guard, who transferred from Vanderbilt this offseason, has learned valuable lessons from his favorite anime

The Best Men’s College Basketball Games in November 2025

The wait is over! From the Champions Classic to Feast Week, here are some can’t-miss matchups in the opening month of the 2025-26 season

“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This”: The Making and Molding of St. John’s

After signing the nation’s top-ranked transfer class, St. John’s is among the favorites to win the 2025-26 national title. Can Rick Pitino’s new-look team mesh well enough to live up to expectations?

Inside Liam McChesney’s Battle Back From Open Heart Surgery

The 6-foot-10 graduate forward, who followed coach Alan Huss from High Point to Creighton, has missed the last two years after undergoing a heart procedure

Congress, Tourney Expansion and the Death of the In-Home Visit: NCAA Leaders on Change

NCAA President Charlie Baker, former Villanova coach Jay Wright and more prominent voices in the sport were in attendance at the Big East’s “Future of College Basketball” Roundtable in New York

“The Embodiment of Cougar Basketball”: Emanuel Sharp Is Ready to Lead

The senior guard is setting the tone for a loaded Houston team determined to deliver the program its first national championship

“I Want to End It Right”: Saint Louis Star Robbie Avila Is Ready for One Last Ride

With Cream Abdul-Jabbar leading the way, the Billikens are expected to contend for the Atlantic 10 championship

Why the Future Looks Brighter Than Ever at Missouri

The Tigers have already earned commitments from three elite prospects in the Class of 2026

Inside Thierry Darlan’s Groundbreaking Move From the NBA G League to Santa Clara

The 6-foot-8 guard, who averaged 10.9 points in the G League last season, will join the Broncos as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining

Can a New-Look Team End Wake Forest’s NCAA Tournament Drought?

Coach Steve Forbes thrived in the portal once again, adding a handful of talented transfers to go with a promising group of returnees. Now the excitement is building in Winston-Salem.

Top 10 Under-the-Radar Freshmen for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season

Syracuse’s Sadiq White, Georgia Tech’s Mouhamed Sylla, Washington’s JJ Mandaquit and more promising freshmen to monitor