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.

"He Is 'Mr. Clutch'": St. John’s Star Kadary Richmond Is Built for the Big Stage

From hitting game-winners at Gersh Park to starring at The World's Most Famous Arena, the Brooklyn native is right at home on the Garden floor

Championship Week Has Arrived! Who Are the Favorites in the Power 5 Conferences?

The top players, bid stealers, NBA prospects and final predictions for the five major conference tournaments that tip off this week

The Duke Juggernaut Gets Ready to Roll into Chapel Hill, and Perhaps Into History

The Blue Devils are putting up some all-time numbers, but they still have to win a national championship to claim their place in the annals of Duke basketball

A National Title Contender, Plus a Sleeper Final Four Candidate: The HHQ Playbook

PLUS: The top Glue Guy in the entire country and the best post-game tradition in college hoops

Meet Viral Video Star, Student Manager and Hype Man Amir Khan

When Khan went viral for rapping “In & Out” with McNeese players, he was only doing what student managers always do—whatever he could to help the team win

Once a Fallen Pariah, Will Wade Is Back on His Feet at McNeese

Now at his fourth coaching gig, Wade has led the Cowboys to their second straight Southland Conference regular season championship

St. John's Rips UConn at MSG, Closes In On First Big East Crown in 40 Years

The Red Storm dominated the two-time defending champs 89-75 in front of a sellout crowd, climb up to No.7 in the AP poll

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