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@alexsquadron.bsky.social

Hoops HQ Staff Writer | Author of Life in the G | asquadron510@gmail.com

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Walter Clayton Jr. Leads Florida to a National Championship, Wins Most Outstanding Player The Gators’ All-American guard was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

Our Hoops HQ story by @alexsquadron.bsky.social on Final Four MOP Walter Clayton Jr.
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08.04.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest episode of my podcast is out with @alexsquadron.bsky.social, author of "Life in the G"! #gleague! #Pelicans! πŸ€! #NBA! #Lobos!

Great talk! Listen up!

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6jl4...

07.03.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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
www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/j...

27.01.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

Ranked the top 10 moments and storylines of 2024 in men's college basketball for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/conferences/...

01.01.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

www.hoopshq.com/sec/missouri...

21.12.2024 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

18.12.2024 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/m...

18.12.2024 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

www.hoopshq.com/big-east/wit...

16.12.2024 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

16.12.2024 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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

www.hoopshq.com/big-east/wit...

15.12.2024 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Huge Win and a Devastating Injury: Creighton’s Topsy Turvy Season Keeps Twisting Away After pulling off a huge upset against Kansas, Creighton lost guard Pop Isaacs for the rest of the season due to a hip injury.

Now at Hoops HQ @alexsquadron.bsky.social goes deep on the wild up and down season at Creighton. @hhqsports.bsky.social

www.hoopshq.com/big-east/cre...

09.12.2024 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

β€œIt’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...

07.12.2024 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

07.12.2024 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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

www.hoopshq.com/long-reads/s...

07.12.2024 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

20 and 11 for Asa Newell in Georgia's win over Notre Dame last night πŸ‘€

Here's my story on the freshman star for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/sec/georgia-...

04.12.2024 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

10 under-the-radar performances from Feast Week for Hoops HQ: www.hoopshq.com/rankings/10-...

02.12.2024 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

30.11.2024 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHe 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.

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...

30.11.2024 04:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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