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

Utah Jazz see some doors close, others open with Jackson Jr. injury

The Utah Jazz were hit with some unfortunate news on Tuesday, as it was revealed that Jaren Jackson Jr. would miss at least six weeks of action.
14 hours ago

Utah Jazz provide injury updates on Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Utah Jazz provided injury updates on Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. after both of the starters went down against the Grizzlies.
15 hours ago

Reports: Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered torn MCL, will miss 6-8 weeks

According to reports, Utah Jazz star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn MCL in his right knee against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
15 hours ago

Utah Jazz young core shines in hard-fought loss to Grizzlies

Despite missing its two best players, the Utah Jazz kept it close down the stretch against the Memphis Grizzlies.
1 day ago

Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen injured against Grizzlies

Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. both sustained injuries in the first quarter of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
1 day ago

How to watch Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Game preview, storylines

The Utah Jazz continue their homestand tonight as they welcome the Grizzlies into town. Find streaming info, a game preview, and more here.
1 day ago

Jazz take Lakers to the wire, Doncic’s 52 seals Utah’s fate

The Utah Jazz stormed out of the gates and stayed in the game until the final minutes, but ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
2 days ago

How to watch Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game preview, storylines

The Utah Jazz continue their homestand this afternoon as they welcome the Los Angeles Lakers into town for the third game of the season.
3 days ago

Utah Jazz open home schedule with one-point win over Pelicans

The Utah Jazz snuck away with a one-point win in the home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
4 days ago

How to watch Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Game preview, storylines

The Utah Jazz return to the Delta Center after a season-opening loss to play in front of the home fans for the first time this season.
5 days ago

Questions loom large as Utah Jazz lose big in season opener

The Utah Jazz dropped their season-opener Wednesday, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 123-103 at FedExForum.
6 days ago

How to watch Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Game preview, storylines

The Utah Jazz open their 2026-27 campaign tonight in Memphis against the Grizzlies. How to watch, game preview, and more found here.
7 days ago

Utah Jazz claim center Tony Bradley off free agency waivers

The Utah Jazz reunited with big man Tony Bradley on Saturday, claiming the eight-year veteran off of free agency waivers.
11 days ago

Utah Jazz wrap up preseason in Phoenix, look forward to opening night

The Utah Jazz closed up preseason shop on Friday with a 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
11 days ago

NBA general managers had this to say about the Utah Jazz

As could be expected, the Utah Jazz made a handful of appearances in different categories across the NBA general manager's survey.
11 days ago

Smith Entertainment Group unveils new plans for downtown Salt Lake City district

Downtown Salt Lake City is about to get a facelift with an all-new Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District.
14 days ago

Five starters score in double figures as Utah Jazz rout Spurs

The Utah Jazz took care of business at home with a 119-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a preseason outing on Monday.
15 days ago

What the Utah Jazz are saying about Darryn Peterson

With two preseason games in the rearview mirror, excitement surrounding Darryn Peterson stretches from Utah Jazz fans to the organization itself.
18 days ago

Jusuf Nurkic to miss at least four weeks with right foot injury

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic suffered a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe in his right foot and will be sidelined for at least four weeks.
20 days ago

Darryn Peterson drops 23 points in Delta Center debut

The Utah Jazz played their first game at the Delta Center in about six months, falling to the Denver Nuggets 117-106 on Tuesday.
21 days ago

New-look Utah Jazz ride early lead to preseason win over Nuggets

The Utah Jazz took the court for the first time since April and secured a 109-97 win over the Denver Nuggets at CU Events Center on Sunday.
23 days ago

For Will Hardy and the Utah Jazz, time tells three stories

Head coach Will Hardy spoke about time at media day, and how it works for and against the team in three distinct ways.
27 days ago

Takeaways from Utah Jazz media day: Peterson, JJJ, and more

From Darryn Peterson to Keyonte George and everyone else, the Utah Jazz media day was full of quotes and storylines that are worth diving into.
29 days ago

Delta Center unveils rebuilt upper bowl, new food options for Jazz and Mammoth fans

The Delta Center’s second round of renovations is complete, and fans will find several new local restaurants inside the arena when the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth seasons begin.
1 month ago