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.

Top 10 Men's College Hoops Moments and Storylines of 2024

Could anyone top UConn for 2024's best men's hoops moment?

Jim Larrañaga Stepping Down as Head Coach at Miami

Larrañaga, the winningest coach in program history, led the Hurricanes to the 2023 Final Four.

Winless in the SEC a Year Ago, Missouri Is Back and Ready to Brag

Mizzou is 10-1 with a win over Kansas. Could a Braggin' Rights win over Illinois be next?

Mike Gminski Has Lived a Hard Life. Now He’s Living His Best One.

The former Duke All-American and 14-year NBA veteran opens up on his alcohol addiction. And his passion to help others.

With a Thrilling Win Over Gonzaga, UConn Proves It's Still a Contender

Dan Hurley was all smiles — for once — as the Huskies won their fourth straight

AJ Dybantsa, the Top-Ranked Recruit in the Class of 2025, Commits to BYU

The do-it-all wing chose the Cougars over Kansas, North Carolina and Alabama

A Huge Win and a Devastating Injury: Creighton’s Topsy Turvy Season Keeps Twisting Away

With Pop Isaacs out for the season, where do the Bluejays go from here?

Surprise! Cal Poly – Yes, Cal Poly – Is Running, Scoring and Winning

Mustangs first-year coach Mike DeGeorge came from Division II and is engineering one of the season’s biggest turnarounds

10 Under-the-Radar Performances From Feast Week

Mouhamed Dioubate, Dylan Cardwell, Tomislav Ivisic and more top performers from a wild week in college basketball

“He Got Himself There”: The Not-So-Sudden Rise of Wisconsin Star John Tonje

The sixth-year guard, a transfer from Missouri, has led the Badgers to a perfect 7-0 start

Give Thanks for Feast Week! Matchups, Players to Watch

Get ready for one of the best weeks of the college basketball season

All Reps and No Rest: Georgia Freshman Asa Newell Is Already Making His Mark

Newell has shined for the Bulldogs and emerged as a top prospect for the 2025 NBA draft