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.

No Mercy at Providence: English Canceled

According to multiple reports, the Friars have informed coach Kim English that he will be fired following the 2025-26 season

Chad Baker-Mazara No Longer With USC Trojans

Baker-Mazara transferred from Auburn after helping the Tigers make the 2025 Final Four. The 26-year-old wing was leading USC in scoring.

Freshman of the Year Race Update: Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr. and Brayden Burries Shine

Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and more. Here’s a look at the top performers from a loaded 2025-26 freshman class

Oregon State to Part Ways with Coach Wayne Tinkle

The Beavers are currently 9-8 in league play and have their final game of the regular season on Saturday against Santa Clara

UConn and St. John’s Are Ready To Rumble Again

The Huskies will look to avenge their loss in Madison Square Garden and regain the inside track to a Big East title and No. 1 seed

Obinna Ekezie Jr. Is the Next Big Thing

The Nigerian native is the nation’s top high school center. Will he follow his father’s path to Maryland and the NBA?

Texas Tech Star JT Toppin Out for Season With Torn ACL

Toppin was averaging 21.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the No. 13 Red Raiders

National Player of the Year Race Heats Up as Upperclassmen Step Up

Amidst a star-studded freshman class, JT Toppin, Joshua Jefferson and Thomas Haugh are showing that experience pays off

Kansas State Fires Jerome Tang After Viral Rant

Tang was axed following a post-game press conference in which he ridiculed his players

Five-Star Guard Jordan Smith Jr. Commits to Arkansas

The class of 2026 star out of Paul VI Catholic chose the Razorbacks over Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky and Syracuse

“This Is Not Last Year”: Slowly But Surely, Doug Gottlieb Is Making Progress at Green Bay

After a disastrous 4-28 season, the outspoken media personality dropped his radio show and adjusted his approach. The wins have followed.

All Gas, No Brakes: Georgia’s High-Octane Offense Has the SEC and NCAA Tournament Teams on Notice

Under coach Mike White, the Georgia Bulldogs have implemented a run-and-gun offense that’s ranked among the best in the country