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Matt Schubert

Matt Schubert is the Sports Editor for The Denver Post. He is a graduate of the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. His journalism career has spanned three time zones and four states, with previous stops in Washington, Nebraska and Indiana.

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 140-139 double-overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets playoff scenarios, explained: Western Conference seeding, tiebreakers, first-round matchups

April 12, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.

Don't want to sweat through another Nuggets vs. Timberwolves playoff series? Here's what you need to root for on Sunday to avoid it in the first round.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth stand side by side before Nikola Jokic (15) is awarded the Michael Jordan Kia MVP trophy before the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Michael Malone, Calvin Booth fired in stunning franchise shakeup

April 8, 2025 at 11:44 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando Matt Schubert discuss the stunning firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth.

Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets stands on the sidelines during introductions before the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, December 10, 2018. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Memphis Grizzlies at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Michael Malone fired: NBA coaches react to former Nuggets head coach’s ouster

April 8, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.

Michael Malone's firing sent shockwaves across the NBA with coaches across the league reacting to the end of his Denver Nuggets tenure.

University of Denver’s Zeev Buium poses for a portrait at Magness Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

DU defenseman Zeev Buium named Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick Finalist

April 3, 2025 at 6:25 p.m.

Zeev Buium is chasing not one, but two pieces of hardware next week in St. Louis.

Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to turning the ball over during the fourth quarter of the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-106 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Russell Westbrook’s Minnesota mistake, the Western pecking order and a confidence game

April 3, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk after a pair of regrettable losses for Denver.

Denver Pioneers goaltender Matt Davis (35) looks on before the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four semifinal game against the Boston University Terriers at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday, April 11, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

DU Pioneers, Matt Davis stun Boston College to return to Frozen Four for third time in four years

March 30, 2025 at 9:41 p.m.

Matt Davis lived in Boston College's nightmares all offseason. And there he will stay -- perhaps for eternity.

Denver forward Sam Harris (12) celebrates after a scoring a goal on Providence goalie Philip Svedebäck (35) during the second period of an NCAA hockey regionals on Friday, March 28, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

DU Pioneers blast Providence behind Zeev Buium tour de force to advance in NCAA Tournament

March 29, 2025 at 10:19 a.m.

Forced to head back to the Northeast Regional for the third straight year to open the NCAA Tournament, the University of Denver hockey team received an early gift from the...

Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Rick George, left, and head coach Deion Sanders on arrival at Autzen Stadium before the game against the Oregon Ducks Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Inside Deion Sanders’ 5-year, $54 million contract extension with CU Buffs

March 28, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

Deion Sanders vowed to put CU Buffs football back on the national map. Now it looks as if he and the administration are serious about keeping them there.

Niko Medved of the Colorado State Rams and staff react during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena on March 23, 2025 in Seattle. Ali Farokhmanesh is seated to the right of Medved holding a clipboard. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Ali Farokhmanesh named CSU Rams men’s basketball coach

March 26, 2025 at 8:13 p.m.

The search for Niko Medved's replacement as head coach of the CSU men's basketball team took all of 48 hours to come to a conclusion.

Denver Pioneers hockey players hold up ten fingers signaling DU’s record 10th NCAA hockey championship after defeating the Boston College Eagles 2-0 winning the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four championship game at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

DU Pioneers hockey heading to New England — again — to begin NCAA Tournament

March 23, 2025 at 2:55 p.m.

If the DU Pioneers are to repeat as NCAA men's hockey champions, they'll have to do it the hard way -- again.

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