Matthew's grandfather Stanley Noszka was a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics and was also a member of the Pennsylania State Senate from 1967-1978.
Noszka and TJ McConnell (of the Philadelphia 76ers) were teammates at Chartiers Valley High School.
Noszka is a fan of author and filmmaker Nicholas Sparks, and recited scenes from Spark's movie Dear John in his acting classes at Point Park.
He's of Polish, Irish, Swedish and German descent.