Chandler Holt

About

Chandler Holt is a Digital Sports Producer with KSL Sports. Built on a love for basketball, Chandler attended the University of Utah with a career in sports media in mind. He graduated in the fall of 2022 with a Bachelor’s of Communications with a Journalism focus.

Expertise

  • Storytelling and Informing with News Writing
  • Talking sports, specifically the NBA, through radio appearances and podcasts
  • Certified on multiple Adobe platforms
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for News & Sports Media

Experience

Digital Content Producer at KSL Sports (December 2022 – Present)

  • Writes sports articles on various teams in Utah
  • Co-hosts the Jazz Notes podcast
  • Leads the ‘Locals In The NFL’ beat
  • Specializes in Utah Jazz and Utah Utes writing

Digital Producer at KSL NewsRadio (March 2022 – December 2022)

  • Wrote articles about general news in the State of Utah
  • Helped run brand social media accounts
  • Wrote freelance articles for KSL Sports during this time

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a Journalism focus (University of Utah, 2023)

Achievements, Awards, and Coverage History

  • Helped the KSL Sports team introduce the NHL to Utah
    • Attended the Utah Hockey Club’s first game at Delta Center
  • Covered NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City in 2023
  • Covered the NBA, NHL, and NFL drafts in recent years
  • Covered UFC 291 and UFC 307 at Delta Center
  • Attended dozens of NBA, NHL, and MLS games

The NBA salary cap isn’t equal, and it shapes everything the Jazz do

The NBA salary cap is one of the most complex in professional sports, and its effects reach further than what's put on paper.
23 hours ago

Emptying the Utah Jazz Summer League notebook: Darryn Peterson and more

The Utah Jazz just wrapped up their eighth and final Summer League game, and now the three-month basketball drought truly begins.
6 days ago

Darryn Peterson’s promise shines through as Utah Jazz struggle in Vegas

Despite back-to-back losses to open Vegas Summer League, Utah Jazz rookie guard Darryn Peterson has been as advertised.
13 days ago

Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz drop first summer league game against Wizards

The Thomas & Mack Center was packed to the brim as the top two picks in the NBA draft prepared to face off to open the Vegas Summer League.
16 days ago

Darryn Peterson silences critics in summer league outing against Cam Boozer, Grizzlies

Even after an electric 28-point debut on Saturday, some people didn't let off on their critiques of Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson.
19 days ago

Darryn Peterson lights up Salt Lake City Summer League in Utah Jazz debut

The Darryn Peterson debut with the Utah Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League is one that will be talked about for years.
21 days ago

Utah Jazz sign wing Josh Okogie to two-year deal

The Utah Jazz made their second signing in free agency on Friday, adding wing Josh Okogie to the roster.
22 days ago

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with Utah Jazz

According to ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is headed to his next team: the Los Angeles Lakers.
24 days ago

Utah Jazz unveil 2026 Salt Lake City Summer League roster

The Utah Jazz unveiled their 16-man roster for the upcoming Salt Lake City Summer League on Monday.
26 days ago

Reports: Jusuf Nurkic intends to stay with Utah Jazz on two-year deal

According to ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania, veteran big man Jusuf Nurkic intends to ink a deal to stay with the Utah Jazz.
26 days ago

Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson opens up about getting No. 22 from Kyle Filipowski

After the Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the second pick in the NBA Draft, the topic of jersey number was quickly brought up.
28 days ago

Utah Jazz fan JP Gibson passes away at 16 after battle with cancer

After three separate battles with cancer, Utah Jazz super fan JP Gibson passed away on Thursday at 16 years old, his parents announced.
29 days ago

Darryn Peterson to keep No. 22 jersey with Utah Jazz

After getting selected with the second pick in the NBA Draft, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson will be bringing his college jersey number to the pros.
29 days ago

C.J. Miles connects with youth on Junior Jazz tour: ‘You never know where you stand in someone’s story’

Former Jazz player C.J. Miles is spending the summer bringing basketball to kids across the Mountain West through Junior Jazz.
30 days ago

Best memes, reactions to Utah Jazz drafting Darryn Peterson with No. 2 pick

Basketball fans and the entire NBA world had some great reactions to the Utah Jazz selecting Darryn Peterson with the second overall pick.
1 month ago

Austin Ainge, Utah Jazz unfazed by Darryn Peterson injury history

One of the biggest questions surrounding Darryn Peterson in the pre-draft process was concerns around the injuries that plagued him at Kansas.
1 month ago

Get to know Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson

From Ohio to Kansas and now Salt Lake City, Peterson's journey to become a top pick in the NBA Draft culminated in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
1 month ago

Utah Jazz select Darryn Peterson with second pick in 2026 NBA Draft

With the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Kansas guard Darryn Peterson.
1 month ago

Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with first pick in 2026 NBA Draft

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards selected BYU wing AJ Dybantsa.
1 month ago

Keaton Wagler: 2026 NBA Draft profile

Although likely not in contention for the Utah Jazz with the No. 2 pick, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler is a name to remember in this year's draft cycle.
1 month ago

Darryn Peterson says he met with Utah Jazz on weekend before NBA Draft

At NBA Draft media day today, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson told reporters that he met with the Utah Jazz over the weekend.
1 month ago

Walker Kessler addresses Utah Jazz fans: “I have always wanted to be here”

Seeing the free agency discourse branch off in every imaginable angle, Walker Kessler took to social media to say his piece.
1 month ago

Cam Boozer: 2026 NBA Draft profile

With the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Duke forward Cam Boozer is a slept-on candidate to land with the Utah Jazz.
1 month ago

Reports: Walker Kessler turned down five-year, $140-million offer from Utah Jazz

First reported by Tim MacMahon and later confirmed by KSL Sports, Walker Kessler received and turned down an inital offer from the Utah Jazz.
1 month ago