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.

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.

Top 10 Sophomore Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season

While freshmen garner most of the headlines, Flory Bidunga, Isaiah Evans and Tahaad Pettiford headline a sophomore cast ready to make a statement. Here are 10 sophs ready to make a leap this season.

Maximo Adams, Bryson Howard Among Rising Stars in the Class of 2026

Which prospects have risen in the rankings and how has their surge impacted which schools are pursuing them? We offer the latest on 5 top 2026 prospects.

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

Last year’s freshman class was special and owned the NBA lottery. Led by AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer, this year’s class could be even better.