Alex Squadron
alexsquadron.bsky.social
Alex Squadron
@alexsquadron.bsky.social
Hoops HQ Staff Writer | Author of Life in the G | asquadron510@gmail.com
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The latest episode of my podcast is out with @alexsquadron.bsky.social, author of "Life in the G"! #gleague! #Pelicans! 🏀! #NBA! #Lobos!

Great talk! Listen up!

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March 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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If you don't like John Fanta you don't like fun, and you certainly don't like college basketball. Read this gem by @alexsquadron.bsky.social as he goes deep on the Everyman who's Everywhere. Fanta having all the fun! @thehoopshq.bsky.social
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John Fanta Has All the Fun
John Fanta is a rising star in the college basketball media business. He's relatable, he's engaging and he's always working.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ranked the top 10 moments and storylines of 2024 in men's college basketball for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/conferences/...
Top 10 Moments and Storylines of 2024 in Men's College Hoops
2024 had no shortage of great men's college basketball moments and storylines, from UConn's March dominance to an epic December Saturday
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January 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Missouri didn't win a single SEC game last season. Now the Tigers are 10-1 with a win over Kansas heading into their Braggin' Rights showdown against Illinois. @alexsquadron.bsky.social explains how they're doing it for Hoops HQ @hhqsports.bsky.social

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December 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM
After battling alcohol addiction, former Duke star Mike Gminski is now more than four years sober and using his story to help others.

Wrote about Gminski's inspiring journey for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/m...
Mike Gminski Has Lived a Hard Life. Now He’s Living His Best One.
The former Duke All-American and NBA veteran is a recovering alcoholic who is using his story to help others.
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December 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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Now at Hoops HQ @alexsquadron.bsky.social tells the story of former Duke All-American and NBA vet Mike Gminski, who is using his battle with alcoholism to help others. Worth your time I promise. @hhqsports.bsky.social

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December 18, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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The biggest win of the weekend was UConn's victory over Gonzaga in Madison Square Garden. It was quite a scene and @alexsquadron.bsky.social was there for Hoops HQ @hhqsports.bsky.social

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December 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM
With a thrilling win over Gonzaga, UConn proves that it's still a contender.

My story from last night's game at MSG for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/big-east/wit...
With a Thrilling Win Over Gonzaga, UConn Proves That It's Still a Contender
UConn beat Gonzaga in a thrilling game in Madison Square Garden Saturday night, proving the Huskies are indeed a championship contender.
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December 16, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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Is UConn back? Yes, UConn is back. Last night's win over Gonzaga at the Garden proves it. Let @alexsquadron.bsky.social explain at Hoops HQ @hhqsports.bsky.social

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With a Thrilling Win Over Gonzaga, UConn Proves That It's Still a Contender
UConn beat Gonzaga in a thrilling game in Madison Square Garden Saturday night, proving the Huskies are indeed a championship contender.
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December 15, 2024 at 4:21 PM
“It’s been fun to be the underdog.”

Cal Poly went 4-28 last season. With a new head coach and several transfers from Division II Colorado Mesa, the Mustangs are 5-5 to begin this year. Wrote about the turnaround for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/s...
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
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December 7, 2024 at 11:09 PM
With an innovative system introduced by new head coach Mike DeGeorge, Cal Poly has already surpassed its win total from last season and defeated Stanford for the first time since 1977.

For Hoops HQ, a story about the ultimate underdog: www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/s...
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
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December 7, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Another recent Division II coach is engineering a remarkable turnaround at Cal Poly. @alexsquadron.bsky.social has the inside story for Hoops HQ @hhqsports.bsky.social

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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
www.hoopshq.com
December 7, 2024 at 3:58 PM
20 and 11 for Asa Newell in Georgia's win over Notre Dame last night 👀

Here's my story on the freshman star for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/sec/georgia-...
All Reps and No Rest: Georgia Freshman Asa Newell Is Already Making His Mark
"He’s just ultra-intense and consistent," says Georgia head coach Mike White.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:25 PM
10 under-the-radar performances from Feast Week for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/rankings/10-...
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.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM
A workout before sunrise, player development sessions, film, practice and more.

Hoops HQ sent me to follow legendary coach Rick Pitino for a day. I could barely keep up. My story: www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/m...
My Day With St. John's Head Coach Rick Pitino
At 72 years old, five decades into his legendary coaching career, Rick Pitino hasn't slowed down one bit.
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November 30, 2024 at 3:14 PM
John Tonje was barely recruited out of high school, came off the bench for most of his first three college seasons and missed nearly all of last year due to injury. Now he is leading a 7-0 Wisconsin squad.

My story for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/t...
“He Got Himself There”: The Rise of Wisconsin Star John Tonje
Sixth-year guard John Tonje, a transfer from Missouri, has led the Wisconsin Badgers to a perfect 7-0 start.
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November 30, 2024 at 4:58 AM