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.

“I Slept in the Locker Room”: Back at Cincinnati, Jerrod Calhoun Is Already Hard at Work

More than two decades ago, Calhoun began his coaching journey as a student assistant at UC. Now he’s tasked with turning the program around.

Offseason Headlines: Tennessee Lands Portal’s Top Prize, Kansas Adds Mid-Major Star

Tennessee plunders the portal, Virginia upgrades its backcourt, LSU goes international and more college basketball storylines from another loaded week

With a Loaded New Roster, Missouri Is Ready to Keep Climbing

After signing one of the nation’s top recruiting classes, Dennis Gates has been winning big in the transfer portal this spring

BREAKING: Juke Harris Commits to Tennessee

Harris, the reigning ACC Most Improved Player, was the No. 1 overall transfer in Hoops HQ's rankings

Offseason Headlines: Gonzaga and Louisville Land Big Prizes, Duke and UNC Add International Standouts

Here are the major college basketball storylines you need to know from another busy week of offseason action

Inside the Busy Start to the Alan Huss Era at Creighton

After a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, the Bluejays are looking to bounce back in their first year under Huss

Offseason Headlines: Arizona Retains Star, Michigan Makes Big Signing

Here are the major college basketball storylines you need to know from another busy week of offseason action

NCAA Expanding Tournament to 76 Teams

The NCAA is reportedly finalizing a plan to expand the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams

Tyran Stokes, the Nation’s No. 1 High School Recruit, Commits to Kansas

The 6-foot-7 forward from Seattle made the announcement on Tuesday, choosing the Jayhawks over Kentucky and Oregon

Ranking the Top 10 Transfer Classes in Men’s College Basketball

With most of the top transfers off the board, here’s a look at the best portal classes assembled over the past several weeks

Time to Panic? Yes!

Time is running out for programs with decimated rosters to build contenders. Can schools like Kentucky and Kansas make dramatic comebacks?

Transfer Portal Headlines: Tennessee Loads Up, Duke Makes a Splash

It’s been a busy few days in the transfer portal. From Kentucky's budding backcourt to Kansas' first commit, here are the storylines you need to follow.