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.

Blue Devils Shut Down High-Powered Alabama Offense, Reach Program's 18th Final Four

The Blue Devils held the Tide’s juggernaut offense to 35.4 percent shooting and cruised to an 85-65 victory

“It’s Going to Be a War”: Duke and Alabama Set for Elite Clash

Two powerhouses will meet at the Prudential Center on Saturday night with a spot in the Final Four on the line. Let’s do this.

Cooper Flagg Dominates as Duke Downs Arizona

The Blue Devils shot 60 percent from the field and 57.9 percent from three in 100-93 win

Why Alabama's Mark Sears Is Nearly Impossible to Defend

Sears and the Tide will take on BYU in the Sweet Sixteen on Thursday

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.