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.

Flagg or Broome? The Player of the Year Race Is Heating Up

With less than a month to go before the Tournament starts, the POY race is neck and neck. PLUS, we rank the Top Freshmen and Top Transfers.

Like Father, Like Son: Richard Pitino Has New Mexico Winning Big

The Lobos like to play fast and score a lot of points, which has them atop the Mountain West and eyeing the NCAA Tournament

Hot Take: St. John's Is Home to the National Coach of the Year and Big East POY

PLUS: What went wrong for Duke, my prediction for Big East POY and other news and notes from around the country

St. John’s Clamps Down on UConn, Runs Win Streak to 10

With lockdown defense, Rick Pitino's team topped the defending two-time champion Huskies 68-62

Maryland Has A New Look, Plenty of Wins and All Kinds of Momentum

Thanks to a freshman phenom and hot-shooting guards, the No. 18 Terrapins have claimed their highest AP ranking in two years

Hot Take: Roster Continuity Is Overrated

PLUS: A new Pitino shines, don’t give up yet on Gonzaga and Indiana, why coaches should be able to have replay challenges, and lots more takes from around the country

When Duke and North Carolina Play, Anything Can Happen

The Blue Devils are a heavy favorite in Saturday’s game in Cameron Indoor Stadium, but the Tar Heels have the talent to pull off the upset.

John Fanta Has All the Fun

Fanta is relatable, he's engaging and he never stops working. And his star is on the rise.

Creighton Bluejays Flying High, Tennessee’s Lingering Question and More

PLUS: The Players Era Festival gets another win, an update on top NBA draft prospects, and other notes from around the country

The HHQ Playbook: Alabama Is Built for March, Houston Is For Real and Replays Need to Change

PLUS: The best players, games, upsets and other nuggets from the week in college basketball

The Hoops HQ Fast Break: Is Michigan State for Real?

Is Sparty a Final Four team? Is Cooper Flagg the top player in the country? Our panel of experts weigh in.

The HHQ Playbook: Georgia’s Resurgence, Flagg’s Heroics, Plus News and Notes from the Past Week

A look at the biggest storylines, games, performances and more from another exciting week in college basketball.