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I'm a Journalism/Mass Communications major in Arizona. I've written for the Glendale Community College newspaper, The Voice, working as a sports editor and later as the managing editor. My ambition is to go into sports writing and/or broadcasting on a professional level, hopefully for the NBA.

I've always been a fan of basketball, whether it's watching, playing or writing on it. Playing is how I tore my ACL on my left knee, which was operated on in May, 2008. I'm currently doing intense rehab and physical therapy to get back to playing the sport I love.

I do public address announcing for basketball, volleyball, baseball and other athletic activities on the high school and junior college level.

Matt's Recent Articles

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 15: Jason Richardson #23 of the Phoenix Suns dunks over Anthony Randolph #4 of the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on March 15, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Matt's Suns Rant: Signs of STAT, J-Rich Back, But Hold on to the Ball

Published 4 days ago
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PHOENIX - OCTOBER 30: Steve Nash #13 and Channing Frye #8 of the Phoenix Suns high five after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the NBA game at US Airways Center on October 30, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 123-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Matt's Suns Rant: Nash and Frye Step Up, Defense Doesn't

Published 11 days ago
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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 28: Grant Hill #33 of the Phoenix Suns grabs a rebound against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 28, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Suns won 109-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Grant Hill's Injuries Benefit Suns, Extended Time and Desire Come to Light

Published 15 days ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Goran Dragic #2 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket in between scores against Fred Jones #2 and Steve Novak #20 of the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on February 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns' Dragic, Lopez Have a Lot to Prove—Now

Published 20 days ago
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Favorite Athletes

Steve Nash, Dwyane Wade, Tiger Woods,
Favorite Sports Teams

Phoenix Suns, Nebraska Cornhuskers
All Time Sports Moment

Michael Jordan's 1998 Game 6 game-winner at Utah
Most Memorable Game Attended

2006 NBA Playoffs Second Round Game 6 Phoenix Suns @ L.A. Clippers
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Chicago Bulls 1995-96 regular season record - 72-10
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

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by Keith
7 days ago

It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James is set to make his only appearance this season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Take a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
by micheal
about 1 month ago

Hey matt

Here is my latest, the REAL story on Gilbert Arenas along with some breaking news that you may not be aware of!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256325-atlantic-division-showdown-raptors-versus-76ers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256410-here-is-what-really-happened-to-gilbert-arenas

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256423-breaking-news-kings-to-sign-mason

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256429-breaking-news-blazers-sign-howard-to-a-one-year-contract

-Mike
by Richard
3 months ago

Breaking News: Powe to sign with Cavs!

See my brief report here and tell me what you think.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234192-breaking-news-cleveland-cavaliers-to-sign-leon-powe?just_published=1
by Richard
4 months ago

Just published two new articles that I would like to share with you. Please provide some great comments to spark up some debate on these two topics! I look forward to your response. Feel free to add yourself as a fan if you enjoy my writing!
ro
Vote as a pick of the day or favorite if you feel it's worthy!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214772-rockets-receive-nba-injury-exception
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214794-available-centers-the-rockets-should-be-looking-at
by Randy
5 months ago

Shaq to the Cavs??? Check out my latest article and let me know what you think about this possible impending trade:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198943-shaq-headed-to-cleveland/poll_results#poll
by Dann
5 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Joe
5 months ago

Hey i just published a new article on LeBron's decision in the summer in 2010. It would be awsome if you could check it out and let me know what you think.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193579-lebron-cleveland-the-garden-or-brooklyn
Thanks,
Joe
Also check out my other site http://njnysports.blogspot.com
by Kyle
5 months ago

Can the Cavs prevent any further embarrassment and possbly make this a series against the Magic in game 5?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186317-cavaliers-key-to-not-being-totally-embarrassed-in-this-series
by Blaine
5 months ago

Tennis community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a
by Hao
7 months ago

Hey Matt,

Decided to have some fun with this. It's a humor piece about Survivor for athletes. I had a blast writing it, and I hope you get a good laugh out of it :)

If you get the time, I'd love to hear what you think. If not, no worries.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/150843-battle-to-the-end-athletes-edition-who-will-survive

As always, really appreciate the support!
by Hao
8 months ago

Hey Matt,

Yao Ming has done so much for the game of basketball, that I felt compelled to write a tribute. I'd love for you to take a look and let me know what you think! Again, I hope my passion comes through and it's a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138646-yao-ming-why-the-world-should-thank-great-wall-of-china?just_published=1

Thanks so much for the support :)
by Jabber
8 months ago

thanks for commenting on the Suns article. Hoping to learn from some of you guys

Deb
by Josh
9 months ago

Hey Matthew, check this out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124210-getting-oneal-and-moon-helps-but-the-heat-need-to-do-more-to-retain-wade

Will the O'Neal trade help the Heat keep Wade in the future? Tell me what you think here.
by Mike
9 months ago

Hi , did you see the NY sports page on BR? it is not doing to well. it only has 4 fans, i think we should make it better and take the page under are wing, its time to for us to represent NY and show the world what this great place is all about. I asked Angel Navedo to be the community leader, we will see what he says. Are you in ?
by daniel
11 months ago

matthew,

i'm getting in to the NBA game now. check out my recent hawks article, where i revisit the rivalry talk:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/94601-atlanta-boston-hawks-fall-short-again-rivalry-with-celtics-still-in-question/show_full

thanks!

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Matt's Suns Rant: Nash and Frye Step Up, Defense Doesn't

Grant Hill's Injuries Benefit Suns, Extended Time and Desire Come to Light

Phoenix Suns' Dragic, Lopez Have a Lot to Prove—Now

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