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.

‘Expect a Real War’: UConn and Illinois Are Ready to Rumble

The Final Four is finally here — UConn and Illinois get the party started on Saturday at 6:09 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium

The Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning — Here’s Your Update Ahead of the Final Four

Who will land at North Carolina? What happened with Will Wade? What other high-major jobs have been filled? Let’s dive in.

UConn's Leader Eyes 3 Titles in 4 Years

Alex Karaban holds the UConn records for wins, threes, games played and minutes played

Kansas Coach Bill Self Is Returning Next Year

After speculation that he might retire, Self announced that he is coming back to lead the Jayhawks for the 2026-27 season

Inside the Dark Reality of Gambling Abuse in College Basketball

Since sports gambling was legalized in many states, a wave of abuse, especially prevalent during March Madness, has threatened the well-being of college athletes

Miracle Three Sends UConn to the Final Four

Braylon Mullins’ deep three-pointer delivers the Huskies an unforgettable 73-72 win over Duke in the Elite Eight

Twelve Transfers to Watch (So Far)

March 29: The Elite Eight only just concluded, but already a flood of players — and teams — are actively looking ahead to next season

Battle of the Blue Bloods: Duke and UConn Ready for Elite Eight Clash

The Blue Devils and the Huskies will meet at 5:05 p.m. ET on Sunday at Capital One Arena with a spot in the Final Four on the line

Duke Star Returns From Broken Foot, Steps Up in Win Over St. John's

Guard Caleb Foster willed the Blue Devils to an 80-75 victory over the Red Storm, and a spot in the Elite Eight against UConn

Duke and St. John’s Set for Epic Sweet Sixteen Showdown

Jon Scheyer. Rick Pitino. Cameron Boozer. Zuby Ejiofor. The Blue Devils and the Red Storm will meet at 7:10 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Duke Guard Caleb Foster a 'Game-Time Decision' Against St. John's

"He's going to give it everything he has to go tomorrow night," Duke coach Jon Scheyer said

Will Wade Returning to LSU as Head Coach

Wade, who just wrapped his first season at NC State, coached the Tigers from 2017-22 before being fired for recruiting violations