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.

Behind a Balanced Attack, Duke Takes Care of Business Against Kansas

The Blue Devils improved to 5-0 with a 78-66 win over the Jayhawks in the Champions Classic

How Steve Lutz Is Building a Bright Future at Oklahoma State

After the Pokes signed a loaded 2025 transfer class and earned commitments from three four-star recruits in the class of 2026, the excitement has been mounting in Stillwater

Top 10 Performances From the New Season

Koa Peat’s masterpiece against Florida, the Labaron Philon show at Madison Square Garden and more

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