Matt Guzman

Matt Guzman

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.

Apr 13, 2024; Portland, OR, USA; Team World’s Annor Boateng (4) dribbles a ball during the third quarter of the Team World vs. Team USA game to close out Nike’s annual Hoop Summit.
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Annor Boateng: Behind the Recruitment & Expectations of Missouri Basketball's Ghanaian Star

Headlining the Tigers' incoming freshman class with versatility and strong heritage, Annor Boateng is set to inject life into Missouri basketball, and as it turns out, his recruitment came down to more than just the sport itself.

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Counting Blessings, Counting Stars: How Kobe Brown Continues to Learn, Improve & Remember As A Pro
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Counting Blessings, Counting Stars: How Kobe Brown Continues to Learn, Improve & Remember As A Pro

Kobe Brown's childhood dream of making it to the NBA was obstacle-ridden, but even after overcoming them en route to a professional contract with the LA Clippers, he's still refining his game and remembering his roots.

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Missouri Falls Flat vs. Tennessee in 2nd Half, Remains Winless in SEC Play
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Missouri Falls Flat vs. Tennessee in 2nd Half, Remains Winless in SEC Play

Still looking for their first win in conference play, the Missouri Tigers stood opposite one of college basketball's best squads as they played host to the No. 5-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, but despite a strong first half, it wasn't enough to overpower their visitors.

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'Every Game Is Everything': Why Cotton Bowl Classic Matchup Stands As Biggest Moment of Missouri Football's Season
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'Every Game Is Everything': Why Cotton Bowl Classic Matchup Stands As Biggest Moment of Missouri Football's Season

Facing the Ohio State Buckeyes won't be an easy task for Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers, but that was already known. Regardless of the result, they've accomplished what they set out to do prior to the season. And that means everything to them.

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What Ohio State Buckeyes Coach Ryan Day Said Ahead of Facing Missouri Tigers in Cotton Bowl
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What Ohio State Buckeyes Coach Ryan Day Said Ahead of Facing Missouri Tigers in Cotton Bowl

Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day took some time to discuss his team's Cotton Bowl Classic matchup against the Missouri Tigers during a teleconference. Here's the transcript.

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How A Text, A Shot and A Strong Finish Helped Missouri to Third Straight Win
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How A Text, A Shot and A Strong Finish Helped Missouri to Third Straight Win

The Missouri Tigers entered their road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates needing a win to continue their recent success. It wasn't going to be easy, but they didn't expect it to be. They just made sure it happened.

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'Unbelievable!' Missouri Tigers Coach Dennis Gates Praises Pittsburgh Ahead of Road Test
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'Unbelievable!' Missouri Tigers Coach Dennis Gates Praises Pittsburgh Ahead of Road Test

Tuesday night is a chance for the Missouri Tigers to experience their second true road game of the season, which coach Dennis Gates acknowledged as a "threat" of its own.

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'Losses Into Lessons': How Mizzou Basketball Learned to Execute to Send SIUE H-O-M-E
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'Losses Into Lessons': How Mizzou Basketball Learned to Execute to Send SIUE H-O-M-E

After suffering a tough loss to the Memphis Tigers, Mizzou Basketball hit the film room and found ways it could improve ahead of facing SIUE. Safe to say, it did just that as it got back into the win column on Noah Carter's 23rd birthday.

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BREAKING: Mizzou Basketball Transfer Connor Vanover Ruled Out for Arkansas-Pine Bluff
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BREAKING: Mizzou Basketball Transfer Connor Vanover Ruled Out for Arkansas-Pine Bluff

After participating in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament — a nationwide pre-NBA Draft camp — Missouri Tigers center Connor Vanover will miss the first three games of season, sidelining him for his team's season opener Monday.

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'Phoenix': Inside Noah Carter's Transfer, Journey and Last Dance With Mizzou Basketball
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'Phoenix': Inside Noah Carter's Transfer, Journey and Last Dance With Mizzou Basketball

Missouri Tigers senior forward Noah Carter made his way to Columbia from Northern Iowa last season, and now that he's set to play his last year of eligibility, expectations are high and motivations higher.

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How Two "Huge" Interceptions and A Big Man Ended Missouri's SEC Title Hopes
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How Two "Huge" Interceptions and A Big Man Ended Missouri's SEC Title Hopes

A big-man takeaway set up the Georgia Bulldogs with an opportunity to take a two-score lead on visiting Missouri late in the fourth, which they took advantage of. A few game minutes later, and the Tigers went from tasting upset to swimming in defeat.

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Missouri Gets Revenge Win vs. Arkansas, Breaks 3-Game Losing Streak
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Missouri Gets Revenge Win vs. Arkansas, Breaks 3-Game Losing Streak

In front of a full stadium, the Tigers had a second shot at Arkansas, who they lost to earlier in the season. This time around, Missouri fought until the last buzzer and came out victorious.

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