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.

Overinflated NCAA Tournament Balls: A Real Issue or a Bunch of Hot Air?

Are the March Madness Wilson Evo NXT basketballs actually overinflated? What do the players think about them?

Arizona State Bedeviled by New Coach Randy Bennett

After an incredible 25-year run at Saint Mary's, Bennett is set to replace Bobby Hurley as the head coach at ASU

Creighton Coach Greg McDermott Announces Retirement

Associate head coach Alan Huss, a Creighton alum, is set to take over the program

UConn Dances on to the Sweet Sixteen with a Statement Victory Over UCLA

The second-seeded Huskies toppled the seventh-seeded Bruins 73-57 to set up a meeting with Michigan State on Friday

Syracuse to Hire Program Legend Gerry McNamara as New Head Coach

McNamara, a Syracuse legend and member of the 2003 title team, has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Siena

No Bull: Providence to Hire USF's Hodgson as New Coach

In one season at South Florida, Hodgson led the Bulls to a 25-9 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012

‘That Shot You Watch on One Shining Moment’ Lifts Texas to an Upset of Gonzaga

Junior guard Camden Heide puts in the dagger as the 11th-seeded Longhorns are moving on to the Sweet Sixteen

‘We’ll Be Back’: Miami’s Magical Season Comes to an End in Loss to Tennessee

After a thrilling First Four win, the RedHawks’ magic runs out in a 2nd-round beatdown by the Tennessee Volunteers

‘Don’t Count Us Out’: After a Thrilling First Four Win, Miami (OH) Is Ready for Tennessee

The No. 11 seed RedHawks will meet the No. 6 seed Volunteers on Friday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia

Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Drug Charge

Holloway averages 16.8 points for the Crimson Tide, who are scheduled to play Hofstra in the NCAA Tournament on Friday

Butler Coach Thad Matta Is Retiring

Matta won a combined eight conference regular-season championships at Butler, Xavier and Ohio State

South Region Preview: The Reigning Champs Are Hungry For More

Can the Gators repeat? Can Houston conquer its demons? Can Nebraska win its first-ever NCAA game?