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.

Obinna Ekezie Jr. Is the Next Big Thing

The Nigerian native is the nation’s top high school center. Will he follow his father’s path to Maryland and the NBA?

Texas Tech Star JT Toppin Out for Season With Torn ACL

Toppin was averaging 21.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the No. 13 Red Raiders

National Player of the Year Race Heats Up as Upperclassmen Step Up

Amidst a star-studded freshman class, JT Toppin, Joshua Jefferson and Thomas Haugh are showing that experience pays off

Kansas State Fires Jerome Tang After Viral Rant

Tang was axed following a post-game press conference in which he ridiculed his players

Five-Star Guard Jordan Smith Jr. Commits to Arkansas

The class of 2026 star out of Paul VI Catholic chose the Razorbacks over Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky and Syracuse

“This Is Not Last Year”: Slowly But Surely, Doug Gottlieb Is Making Progress at Green Bay

After a disastrous 4-28 season, the outspoken media personality dropped his radio show and adjusted his approach. The wins have followed.

All Gas, No Brakes: Georgia’s High-Octane Offense Has the SEC and NCAA Tournament Teams on Notice

Under coach Mike White, the Georgia Bulldogs have implemented a run-and-gun offense that’s ranked among the best in the country

Judge Rules Charles Bediako Ineligible

The 6-foot-11 former NBA G League player is no longer eligible to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide, a Tuscaloosa Circuit Court Judge rules

Oklahoma State Fined $50K for “Inappropriate Chants”

The incident took place during the Cowboys 99-92 win over BYU last Wednesday

St. John’s Gets Signature Win in Epic Big East Battle Against UConn

Madison Square Garden was rocking on Friday night, as the Johnnies extended their winning streak to nine games and handed the Huskies just their second loss of the season

Freshman of the Year Race Update: Keaton Wagler, Nate Ament Rising

Led by Duke’s Cameron Boozer and BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, this rookie class might be the strongest in college basketball history

Charles Bediako Case Update: Hearing Has Concluded, Decision Expected “Soon”

The ramifications of the judge’s decision on whether Bediako can play for Alabama for the rest of the 2025-26 season will be felt well beyond Tuscaloosa