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.

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.

How Worrisome Was Tennessee's Loss at Florida? Our Experts Weigh In.

Our experts — including newcomer Fran Fraschilla — answer all the burning questions. Should we be worried about Tennessee? What are we to make of Villanova? Will Arkansas make the Tournament?

Here’s a Scary Thought: Alabama Has Lots of Room to Get Better

The Tide are 13-2 and have won seven games in a row, but their ceiling is much higher

NBA Draft Prospects on the Rise

Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis and Oklahoma’s Jeremiah Fears are among those playing their way up draft boards

Overlooked No More, Auburn’s Johni Broome Still Has Something to Prove

How Johni Broome went from Morehead State to Player of the Year frontrunner

Florida State’s NIL Lawsuit Will Reverberate Well Beyond the Courtroom

Six former Seminoles sue head coach Leonard Hamilton, claiming they were promised — and did not receive — $250,000 in NIL compensation