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.

Judge Rules Charles Bediako Ineligible

The 6-foot-11 former NBA G League player is no longer eligible to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide, a Tuscaloosa Circuit Court Judge rules

Oklahoma State Fined $50K for “Inappropriate Chants”

The incident took place during the Cowboys 99-92 win over BYU last Wednesday

St. John’s Gets Signature Win in Epic Big East Battle Against UConn

Madison Square Garden was rocking on Friday night, as the Johnnies extended their winning streak to nine games and handed the Huskies just their second loss of the season

Freshman of the Year Race Update: Keaton Wagler, Nate Ament Rising

Led by Duke’s Cameron Boozer and BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, this rookie class might be the strongest in college basketball history

Charles Bediako Case Update: Hearing Has Concluded, Decision Expected “Soon”

The ramifications of the judge’s decision on whether Bediako can play for Alabama for the rest of the 2025-26 season will be felt well beyond Tuscaloosa

How ‘Bucky Ball’ Took Texas A&M to Top of the SEC

The Bucky McMillan era in College Station is off to a phenomenal start, as the Aggies sit atop the SEC with a 7-1 conference record

Is This the Most Surprising Team in College Basketball?

Coach Josh Schertz’s Saint Louis Billikens are 21-1 and ranked in the Top 25. He credits a commitment to culture.

Judge In Charles Bediako Case Recuses Himself

After the NCAA successfully petitioned recusal for a six-figure Alabama donor, a final decision in Bediako's case is delayed

Player of the Year Race Dominated by Freshmen

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer remains the frontrunner to win the Wooden Award, but the race is far from over. Who else is in the mix?

Inside Seton Hall’s Turnaround: The Portal, Persistence and Push-Ups

After being picked to finish last in the Big East in the preseason coaches’ poll, the Pirates have proven to be one of the league’s toughest teams

The Best Freshman Class Ever? Sure Looks That Way.

With Darryn Peterson back on the court, AJ Dybantsa logging triple-doubles and Ebuka Okorie setting records, Cameron Boozer finally has competition for Freshman of the Year

9 Burning Questions on the Point Shaving Scandal

Last week’s indictment of dozens of former players and several current ones shed more light on the growing crisis around legalized sports betting that threatens the integrity of college athletics