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.
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Gerry McNamara

Syracuse to Hire Program Legend Gerry McNamara as New Head Coach

McNamara, a Syracuse legend and member of the 2003 title team, has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Siena

By Alex Squadron
Bryan Hodgson

No Bull: Providence to Hire USF's Hodgson as New Coach

In one season at South Florida, Hodgson led the Bulls to a 25-9 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012

By Alex Squadron
Camden Heide's only bucket Saturday night was the one that sent Texas to the Sweet 16

‘That Shot You Watch on One Shining Moment’ Lifts Texas to an Upset of Gonzaga

Junior guard Camden Heide puts in the dagger as the 11th-seeded Longhorns are moving on to the Sweet Sixteen

By Alex Squadron
Peter Suder (#5) and Brant Byers (#22) walk off the court following the Redhawks' season-ending loss to Tennessee

‘We’ll Be Back’: Miami’s Magical Season Comes to an End in Loss to Tennessee

After a thrilling First Four win, the RedHawks’ magic runs out in a 2nd-round beatdown by the Tennessee Volunteers

By Alex Squadron
Miami (OH) went undefeated in the regular season, but ranked 357th in D-I by strength of schedule

‘Don’t Count Us Out’: After a Thrilling First Four Win, Miami (OH) Is Ready for Tennessee

The No. 11 seed RedHawks will meet the No. 6 seed Volunteers on Friday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia

By Alex Squadron
Aden Holloway

Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Drug Charge

Holloway averages 16.8 points for the Crimson Tide, who are scheduled to play Hofstra in the NCAA Tournament on Friday

By Alex Squadron
Thad Matta

Butler Coach Thad Matta Is Retiring

Matta won a combined eight conference regular-season championships at Butler, Xavier and Ohio State

By Alex Squadron
From left to right: Florida's Alex Condon, Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee and Rueben Chinyelu

South Region Preview: The Reigning Champs Are Hungry For More

Can the Gators repeat? Can Houston conquer its demons? Can Nebraska win its first-ever NCAA game?

By Alex Squadron
Michigan's dominant frontcourt, led by Yaxel Lendeborg, has been overpowering opponents this season

Midwest Region Preview: Can Anyone Beat Michigan?

From elite defenses like Michigan and Iowa State to high-powered offenses like Alabama and Texas Tech, the Midwest region has a fascinating mix of teams

By Alex Squadron
Alex Squadron’s NCAA Men’s 2026 Tournament Bracket

Alex Squadron's Bracket

March Madness is here. So is Hoops HQ staff writer Alex Squadron's expert analysis of how best to fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket.

By Alex Squadron
St. John's

St. John’s Claims Second Straight Big East Tournament Title With Dominant Victory Over UConn

The Johnnies cruised to a 72-52 win over the Huskies in front of a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd

By Alex Squadron
From Top to Bottom: Providence's Kim English, Damon Stoudamire of Georgia Tech and Syracuse's Adrian Autry were all fired this week by their respective schools

The Coaching Carousel Is in Full Swing — Here’s Where Things Stand

After the dismissals of Adrian Autry, Kim English, Damon Stoudamire, Wes Miller and others, there are a lot of intriguing jobs on the market

By Alex Squadron