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.

Creighton Has a Plan for Success — and Succession

Hoops HQ caught up with Bluejays coach Greg McDermott, who crushed it in the transfer portal and hired a new associate head coach who will someday take over in Omaha

The State of Every Big 12 Team's Roster, Right Now

Will Houston run the table again in 2025-26? How far will JT Toppin lead Texas Tech? Can Darryn Peterson turn things around at Kansas? Breaking down every school in the conference.

“We’re Going to Surprise a Lot of People”: Tounde Yessoufou Is Bringing the Mamba Mentality to Baylor

The five-star recruit from Benin is a 6-foot-6 wing who broke the California boys basketball scoring record

Nate Ament’s Late Commit to Tennessee Makes the Vols a Contender

Ament is the highest-rated recruit in Tennessee history. Rick Barnes told Hoops HQ how he plans to use him.

After a Remarkable Turnaround, Missouri Is Building for More

With Mark Mitchell and Anthony Robinson II expected to return and some quality transfers on the way, the Tigers are ready to make more noise next season

Should These NBA Draft Prospects Stay in College or Turn Pro?

Alex Condon, Tahaad Pettiford, RJ Luis Jr., Thomas Sorber and more big-name players are contemplating whether to make the leap to the NBA

How a Chess-Loving French Big Man Blossomed Into an NBA Prospect 

Pro scouts weigh in on Stanford senior Maxime Raynaud, who is a close friend and former teammate of Victor Wembanyama

After Leading Gators to Title, Walter Clayton Jr. Claims Most Outstanding Player Award

The Gators’ All-American senior guard was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four

An Offensive Force Meets a Defensive Juggernaut: Florida and Houston Set for Epic Battle

It’s finally time to crown a champion. Can the Cougars shut down Walter Clayton Jr. and the Gators?

Walter Clayton, Second Half Run Sends Florida to the Title Game

Inside the locker room speech that flipped Saturday’s game as Florida stormed back to grab a 79-73 victory over Auburn

“Different”: Why Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. Gave Up Football for a Path to Hoops Stardom

Clayton’s work ethic and belief in himself — not to mention his immense talent — has made him the breakout star of the NCAA Tournament

Blue Devils Shut Down High-Powered Alabama Offense, Reach Program's 18th Final Four

The Blue Devils held the Tide’s juggernaut offense to 35.4 percent shooting and cruised to an 85-65 victory