Matthew Travis

Matthew Travis

Joined: May 16, 2017

Matthew Travis is a student at The University of Alabama where he is double-majoring in Sports Media, and Communication Studies. He is the weekend sports anchor, reporter, and producer for WVUA 23, a local TV Station in West Alabama. Travis has worked with CBS Sports HQ, has been featured on Bleacher Report, Apple News, SI.com, and others, and he writes for Busting Brackets, has previously written for Ball Durham, and was the site expert for Empire Writes Back. You can interact with Matthew on Twitter at @MatthewJTravis_ or on Instagram at @MatthewJTravis

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 12: Head coach Nate Oats of the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Coleman Coliseum on February 12, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Alabama Basketball: Brandon Miller showing out on International trip in Europe

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 01: Associate head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils looks on during their practice session ahead of the 2022 Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Caesars Superdome on April 1, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: How high are expectations for Scheyer in year one?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils cuts down the net after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 78-69 during the second half in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at Chase Center on March 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: Why this could be the perfect ending for Coach K

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Duke Blue Devils and teammates throw confetti after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 78-69 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at Chase Center on March 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: 3 takeaways from Blue Devils win over Arkansas in Elite 8

AUBURN, ALABAMA - FEBRUARY 01: Members of the Alabama Crimson Tide prior to their game against the Auburn Tigers at Auburn Arena on February 01, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Alabama Basketball: 3 keys to pulling off upset win over Kentucky Wildcats

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 29: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Duke Blue Devils against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on January 29, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: 2021-22 keys to beating North Carolina on the road

Auburn center Walker Kessler (13) defends as Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) penetrates to the lane in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2021.Alabama Vs Auburn Men S Basketball

Alabama Basketball: 2021-22 keys for Crimson Tide to win at Auburn

DURHAM, NC - DECEMBER 18: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils walks toward his bench prior to their game against the Elon Phoenix at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: Previewing 2021-22 ACC schedule after non-conference play

Nov 9, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Tyler Barnes (15) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jusaun Holt (1) after Barnes hit a goal at the buzzer after coming off the bench in the closing minutes of the game against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama Basketball: Takeaways from Tide’s opening win over Louisiana Tech

Feb 25, 2020; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts after a call in the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Duke Basketball: 2021-22 season preview and outlook for Blue Devils

Mar 14, 2021; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats (L) hands the championship trophy to forward Alex Reese (R) after defeating the LSU Tigers at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama Basketball: 2021-22 season preview and outlook for Crimson Tide

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 28: Head coach Nate Oats of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts against the UCLA Bruins during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 28, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Alabama Basketball: Projected starting lineup and depth chart for 2021-22 season

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 05: Detail view of a Wilson basketball during the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Top 5 former players who would’ve benefitted from new NIL rules

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 06: Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils cuts down the net after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Duke defeated Wisconsin 68-63. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: End of an era – Coach K to retire after 2021-22 season

Sussex Hamilton freshman Patrick Baldwin Jr. hoists the championship plaque after the Chargers defeated Kettle Moraine, 63-46, in a WIAA Division 1 sectional final on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Oconomowoc.Baldwin Hamilton

Patrick Baldwin Jr. picks Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his father over Duke Basketball

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; The Alabama Crimson Tide huddle in the second half against the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

For the first time in 17 years, Alabama Basketball is Sweet 16 bound