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.

Top 10 National Player of the Year Candidates for the 2026-27 Men’s Hoops Season

Florida’s Thomas Haugh, Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. and Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner are among a deep list of Wooden Award contenders

High School Recruiting Buzz: Where Do the Top Prospects Stand?

Updates on point guard Beckham Black, wing DeMarcus Henry, forward CJ Rosser and more highly coveted recruits in the Class of 2027

Top 10 Sophomore Breakout Candidates for the 2026-27 Men’s Hoops Season

Michigan’s Trey McKenney, Kentucky’s Malachi Moreno and UConn’s Najai Hines headline a sophomore cast ready to make a statement

Top 10 Freshmen for the 2026-27 Men’s Hoops Season

From Kansas’ new No. 1 recruit to Arkansas’ next floor general, these rookies have the potential to shine next season

Five Burning Questions for the ACC Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

Duke’s international phenom, Louisville’s star-studded transfer class, North Carolina's new floor general and more key ACC storylines to monitor

Five Burning Questions for the Big 12 Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

A new freshman star at Kansas, the eventual return of an All-American at Texas Tech and more key Big 12 storylines to monitor

First Impressions of Arkansas, Louisville and More After Foreign Tours

Foreign tours in The Bahamas and Italy provided an early look at some of this season's top revamped rosters, including Louisville and Arkansas

Five Burning Questions for the Big Ten Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

After sending nine teams to the NCAA Tournament and snapping its long national championship drought, the Big Ten is loaded once again

Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World

A frantic race to pass the PCSA and a monumental decision in a five-for-five eligibility case have stirred more confusion in college sports

High School Recruiting Buzz: SEC Wins and a Bombshell Reclassification

Williams, an elite wing from the Class of 2028, has joined the 2027 class after an impressive summer on the Nike EYBL circuit

The Protect College Sports Act Is Back On Track — For Now

In a stunning reversal, the Big Ten and SEC endorsed the landmark Senate bill. It’s still a long way from becoming law.

Key Takeaways from This Week's Foreign Tours: Indiana, Purdue and More

Excursions to Peru, Canada and Puerto Rico provided first looks at some of college basketball's top teams heading into the 2026-27 season