Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Mar 8, 2025

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.

Jan 31, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) reacts after his three point basket against the Providence Friars in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick lobbies for possession due to a Minnesota Timberwolves player kicking the ball in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Feb 24, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) reacts after timeout is called as they take on the Villanova Wildcats in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley signals his players during the game against the Texas Longhorns at the Moody Center on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

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UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley made a strong promise to this potential breakout star, which resulted in the player opting to return to Connecticut for the next college basketball season.

Nov 30, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) drives to the basket against Maryland Eastern Shore guard Cardell Bailey (5) during the second half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

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This UConn Huskies star has received a surprisingly tough NBA Draft prediction.

Nov 27, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the New Hampshire Wildcats at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley has made his thoughts on the New York Knicks' coaching job very clear.

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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One of the UConn Huskies' top Big East rival has landed some major recognition, and it should concern head coach Dan Hurley.

Nov 22, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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A former UConn Huskies star has been named a major piece of a potential NBA trade involving Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Mar 3, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) drives the ball against Seton Hall Pirates guard Isaiah Coleman (21) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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This former UConn Huskies star has a major area of his game that needs considerable work.

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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This UConn Huskies star has landed an eye-catching NBA Draft prediction in which he would land with a championship contender.

Mar 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) reacts after defeating the Marquette Golden Eagles at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The UConn Huskies appear to be rounding into form at the perfect time.