Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Joined: Mar 20, 2015

I'm a sports journalist with nearly 15 years of experience in both print and broadcast. I also have a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in Speech/Communication. College basketball has always been an integral part of my personal and professional life and I love writing about this thrilling sport. My goal with each story is let my writing and content inspire others to love college hoops as much as I do.

Nov 16, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UNLV Runnin' Rebels forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr., (33) claps on the floor after a play against New Mexico Highlands at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NBA Draft: Where does Rebels’ big man Stephen Zimmerman stand?

Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) celebrates a shot during the second half against the Syracuse Orange in the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at NRG Stadium. North Carolina won 83-66. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NBA Draft: Brice Johnson on cusp of first round?

Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) handles the ball during the second half against the Villanova Wildcats in the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NBA Draft: Will Buddy Hield become a star in the NBA?

Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) celebrates with guard Tim Quarterman (55) in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers during the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. LSU won 84-75. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NBA Draft: Is Ben Simmons Worth the Risk?

Mar 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Devonte' Graham (4) reacts on the bench during the second half against the Villanova Wildcats in the south regional final of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas Basketball: Jayhawks should be in the mix for a national title in 2016-17

Mar 18, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan State Spartans and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders players in their respective huddles during the first half of the first round in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Basketball: Spartans season review

Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (1) and North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kenny Williams (24) react after the game against the Syracuse Orange in the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: North Carolina patient, efficient in victory over Syracuse

Mar 20, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright talks with his team against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: Villanova-Miami matchup a thriller in the making

Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke University Blue Devils center Marshall Plumlee (40) reacts during the second half of a first round game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: Duke-Yale Round of 32 matchup a treat

NCAA Tournament: Top seeds offer plenty of intrigue

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Duke Basketball: Blue Devils are gearing up for March

Feb 11, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts after a play against the Portland Pilots at Earle A. Chiles Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Gonzaga Basketball: Zags are on the NCAA bubble

Jan 23, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino celebrates a victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion. Louisville defeated Georgia Tech 75-71. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Louisville Basketball: Rick Pitino, colleagues part of broken system

College Basketball: No clear National Championship favorite entering February

Jan 24, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Leading scorer Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jarrod Uthoff (20) shakes hands with the Purdue Boilermakers after the game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won 83-71. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes on the verge of a big season in the Big 10

Oct 20, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; The head coaches of the Big 12 conference pose for a group photo during the Big 12-Media Day at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The Big 12 is the Nation’s Best Conference