Matt Schubert

Sports Editor

Matt Schubert

Matt Schubert is the former Sports Editor for The Denver Post. He left in 2024. 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.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) is defended by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: A Lakers rematch and the path to back-to-back NBA championships in Denver

April 17, 2024 at 12:39 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene after the Los Angeles Lakers beat New Orleans to set up another playoff series with Denver.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets smiles in the direction of Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs after dunking on him during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic, the NBA MVP race and the race for No. 1 in the West

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert reconvene following Denver's win over Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio in a down-to-the-wire classic.

Denver players celebrate a win against Cornell in an NCAA college hockey tournament regional final in Springfield, Mass., Saturday, March 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

DU Pioneers headed to 19th Frozen Four after exacting revenge against Cornell in regional final

March 30, 2024 at 7:03 p.m.

The University of Denver hockey team exorcised some demons Saturday, taking down Cornell and goaltender Ian Shane with a 2-1 victory in the NCAA Tournament's Northeast Regional final.

Denver forward Sam Harris (12) begins to celebrate the game winning goal scored by forward Tristan Broz (16) on Massachusetts goalie Michael Hrabal (30) during the second overtime period of an NCAA hockey game on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

DU Pioneers beat UMass on Tristan Broz’s goal to claim double-overtime thriller in NCAA Tournament

March 28, 2024 at 9:56 p.m.

The University of Denver hockey team crossed two time zones to reach its NCAA hockey regional in Springfield, Mass.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots the winning final-second basket against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, top center right, defends in an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Kyrie Irving’s left-handed hook, Anthony Edwards’ non-stop motor and Serbian royalty

April 12, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene following a 3-1 road trip for the defending NBA champions.

Dinger stands with the Colorado Rockies for the national anthem during the opening game of Spring Training 鈥� a 3-0 Colorado win 鈥� at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Post staff predictions for 2024 MLB season: Rockies’ record, division winners, World Series champion and more

March 23, 2024 at 2:01 p.m.

Denver Post staff predictions for the Rockies and the 2024 MLB season.

Isaiah Stevens (4) of the Colorado State Rams is introduced before the first half against the Nevada Wolf Pack at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

CSU Rams to face Virginia in First Four of NCAA Tournament in Dayton

March 17, 2024 at 8:08 p.m.

The CSU Rams are headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.

Joel Scott (1) of the Colorado State Rams react to being forced into a three-in-the-key violation by Nelly Junior Joseph (23) of the New Mexico Lobos during the second half of the Lobos鈥� 74-61 win at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, March 15, 2024. New Mexico advances to the Mountain West Conference championship game where they will face San Diego State University on Saturday. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Where will CSU Rams land in NCAA Tournament after Mountain West semifinal loss?

March 16, 2024 at 3:53 p.m.

It's been almost a given since late December that the Colorado State men's basketball team was destined to compete in this year's NCAA Tournament.

Joe Palmer (20) of the Colorado State Rams works against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the first half at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

CSU Rams outlast 23rd-ranked Nevada, advance to Mountain West semifinals

March 15, 2024 at 9:54 a.m.

The CSU men moved within two victories of a Mountain West Conference tournament championship with an 85-78 win over 23rd-ranked Nevada on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Grandview basketball player Sienna Betts during CHSAA winter sports media day at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, November 13, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Grandview girls basketball star Sienna Betts named Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year

March 14, 2024 at 4:55 p.m.

Grandview junior Sienna Betts was named Colorado's Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

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馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: A Lakers rematch and the path to back-to-back NBA championships in Denver

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Victor Wembanyama vs. Nikola Jokic, the NBA MVP race and the race for No. 1 in the West

DU Pioneers headed to 19th Frozen Four after exacting revenge against Cornell in regional final

DU Pioneers beat UMass on Tristan Broz’s goal to claim double-overtime thriller in NCAA Tournament

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Kyrie Irving’s left-handed hook, Anthony Edwards’ non-stop motor and Serbian royalty

Denver Post staff predictions for 2024 MLB season: Rockies’ record, division winners, World Series champion and more

CSU Rams to face Virginia in First Four of NCAA Tournament in Dayton

Where will CSU Rams land in NCAA Tournament after Mountain West semifinal loss?

CSU Rams outlast 23rd-ranked Nevada, advance to Mountain West semifinals

Grandview girls basketball star Sienna Betts named Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year