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.

Congress, Tourney Expansion and the Death of the In-Home Visit: NCAA Leaders on Change

NCAA President Charlie Baker, former Villanova coach Jay Wright and more prominent voices in the sport were in attendance at the Big East’s “Future of College Basketball” Roundtable in New York

“The Embodiment of Cougar Basketball”: Emanuel Sharp Is Ready to Lead

The senior guard is setting the tone for a loaded Houston team determined to deliver the program its first national championship

“I Want to End It Right”: Saint Louis Star Robbie Avila Is Ready for One Last Ride

With Cream Abdul-Jabbar leading the way, the Billikens are expected to contend for the Atlantic 10 championship

Why the Future Looks Brighter Than Ever at Missouri

The Tigers have already earned commitments from three elite prospects in the Class of 2026

Inside Thierry Darlan’s Groundbreaking Move From the NBA G League to Santa Clara

The 6-foot-8 guard, who averaged 10.9 points in the G League last season, will join the Broncos as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining

Can a New-Look Team End Wake Forest’s NCAA Tournament Drought?

Coach Steve Forbes thrived in the portal once again, adding a handful of talented transfers to go with a promising group of returnees. Now the excitement is building in Winston-Salem.

Top 10 Under-the-Radar Freshmen for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season

Syracuse’s Sadiq White, Georgia Tech’s Mouhamed Sylla, Washington’s JJ Mandaquit and more promising freshmen to monitor

Five Burning Questions for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season – Part 2

Unpacking UConn’s quest to bounce back, John Calipari’s loaded Arkansas squad and more

“The Ultimate Restart”: At His Fourth School in Four Years, AJ Storr Is Ready for the Next Chapter

The senior transfer from Kansas is one of the centerpieces of Chris Beard’s new squad

Top 10 National Player of the Year Candidates for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season

Will another freshman take home the Wooden Award? Or will it be one of the established upperclassmen?

Inside the Washington Huskies' Rapid Rebuild

After a disappointing first year at the helm, coach Danny Sprinkle has the Huskies looking like a real threat in the Big Ten

He Won the Heisman and Played in the NBA. Now Charlie Ward Is Balling at Florida A&M.

Four months ago, Ward wasn’t thinking about college hoops. Now, he’s running the show at FAMU, hoping to breathe life into a moribund program and continue his commitment to the Tallahassee community.