Matt Van Winkle Cylcone Fanatic Video Editor

Matt Van Winkle started working for Cyclone Fanatic in the spring of 2012 as a video intern. You may have seen some of his ISU football & basketball "Quick Hit" videos on the site. Matt is a 2009 Ames High School graduate and a senior at Iowa State University studying Journalism & Mass Communication. He is the current Sports Director at the student-run TV station, ISUtv.

Matt has also worked for KASI Radio (1430 in Ames) since 2010 as a studio engineer. At KASI, Matt has been a co-host for the Saturday Sports Showcase and Cyclone Tailgate Show. He has also done color commentary for Ames High football, baseball, and basketball. Matt was also an intern with the Iowa Cubs video production team last summer.

An avid sports fan, Matt's favorite sports are baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Matt was born and raised in San Jose, California. His favorite teams are the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors and the San Jose Sharks.

In his free time, Matt enjoys frolfing, going to concerts, traveling to new baseball ballparks and hanging out with friends.

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CFTV: Iowa State Senior Night ceremony

The six Cyclone seniors were honored before Senior Night yesterday.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclones send seniors out in style

The Cyclones needed a win on senior night and they got it done. Highlights and reaction from Fred and seniors.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Kevin Jackson previews the Big 12 wrestling tournaments

Video of Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Jackson previewing a big upcoming weekend.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Olympic Sports.
Van Winkle: Last night was something special

Saturday’s loss at TCU left many Cyclone fans perplexed. Last night’s thriller brought everybody back in.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Women's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclones win a wild senior night against Cowgirls

The Twister Sisters cliched the number two spot in the Big 12 with a wild comeback win against OSU on Monday.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Women's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclone seniors reflect on their journeys

Some of Fred Hoiberg's senior transfers talk about their experiences at Iowa State.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclones talk Oklahoma State, finishing strong

Fred Hoiberg, Chris Babb and Korie Lucious talk about finishing the season strong.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Is this year's Iowa State team better than last year's?

Fred Hoiberg gives his take on the difference between last year's team and this year's.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclones prepare for tough test with Oklahoma

Hoiberg, Babb, McGee and Clyburn talk about moving on from Monday for a big game against OU.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
VIDEO: No call between Georges Niang and Elijah Johnson
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.