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 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

Recruiting Buzz: Which Colleges Are Winning Big with the Class of 2027?

As the calendar flips to August, here’s how Indiana, Purdue and other programs are scoring big wins on the recruiting trail

High School Recruiting Buzz: Rumors, Reclassifications and the Race for CJ Rosser

With high school recruiting season heating up, the top-ranked players in the Class of 2027 are making visits and considering reclassification

The Senate’s Latest Scramble to Fix College Sports Is Teetering Again

With the Senate heading for a month-long recess, the federal bill aimed at fixing college sports has yet to garner full support from the nation’s biggest conferences

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

Rick Pitino’s international experiment, UConn’s new centerpiece, Providence’s revamped roster and more key Big East storylines to monitor

High School Recruiting Buzz: Where the Top Colleges Stand

As recruiting season heats up, here’s how Kentucky, Houston, Louisville and other high-major schools are faring with the Class of '27

Latest Recruiting Buzz from the Nike EYBL Championship

With the AAU season coming to an end, Class of 2027 recruits like five-star DeMarcus Henry are preparing to take visits and trim their lists

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

Kentucky's last-minute rebuild, a surprise No. 1 prospect and more storylines to monitor during a wild offseason for the SEC

High School Recruiting Is Alive and Well — and Changing Fast

The impending Five-for-Five rule and other disruptions are making it tougher for top high school players to get high-major scholarships

The Davion Thompson Show Could Be Coming to Arkansas Next Season

A consensus top-25 prospect who committed to the Razorbacks earlier this month, Thompson is still considering reclassifying to 2026

The Ultimate Breakdown of the Top High School Prospects to Watch This Summer

The stars of the class of 2027 — and which college programs have the inside track on recruiting them