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.

Duke Gets Hot From Deep, Cruises to Blowout Win Over Baylor

The Blue Devils were dominant in their 89-66 victory over Baylor, and are headed to the Sweet Sixteen

So Sweet: Florida Outlasts Two-Time Defending Champion UConn in Thriller

The Gators ended the two-time defending champs' NCAA Tournament win streak at 13 with their 77-75 victory

“Humble Superstar” Freshman VJ Edgecombe Has Blossomed for Baylor

He and the Bears will face No. 1 Duke on Sunday with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line

Cooper Flagg Looks Healthy, Duke Looks Invincible in Blowout Win

Flagg said he felt "100 percent" before the first-round victory over Mount St. Mary’s

Two NBA Academy Africa Players Reconnect at NCAA Tournament

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu and Duke’s Khaman Maluach were teammates at the training academy in Senegal

EAST: In a Region Stacked With NBA Lottery Picks, Can Cooper Flagg Dominate?

Cooper Flagg's health is the major storyline in the East Regional. Regardless, watch for Alabama.

New York's Finest! St. John’s Magical Season Continues With Big East Tournament Title.

"New York’s team" grinds down Creighton for first conference tourney title since 2000. The Red Storm look to be a lock for a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tourney.

"He Is 'Mr. Clutch'": St. John’s Star Kadary Richmond Is Built for the Big Stage

From hitting game-winners at Gersh Park to starring at The World's Most Famous Arena, the Brooklyn native is right at home on the Garden floor

Championship Week Has Arrived! Who Are the Favorites in the Power 5 Conferences?

The top players, bid stealers, NBA prospects and final predictions for the five major conference tournaments that tip off this week

The Duke Juggernaut Gets Ready to Roll into Chapel Hill, and Perhaps Into History

The Blue Devils are putting up some all-time numbers, but they still have to win a national championship to claim their place in the annals of Duke basketball

A National Title Contender, Plus a Sleeper Final Four Candidate: The HHQ Playbook

PLUS: The top Glue Guy in the entire country and the best post-game tradition in college hoops