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

This Day In Utah Sports History: Malone Dunks On Jordan

On this day 31 years ago, Karl Malone got the Delta Center bouncing after running the break and dunking on Michael Jordan. 
4 years ago

Utah State Beats New Mexico In Convincing Fashion

Utah State Aggies Men's Basketball, 17-5, took on the New Mexico Lobos, 19-3, in the Smith Spectrum on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Southern Utah Sneaks Past Cal Baptist Lancers On Road

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 15-7, travelled to the CBU Events Center to take on the California Baptist Lancers,13-9, on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Invite Toronto Raptors To First-Half Block Party

In the first-half against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, the Utah Jazz seven-footer's played stifling rim defense.
4 years ago

Walker Kessler Puts On Dunking Exhibition Against Toronto

In the first quarter against the Raptors on Wednesday, Walker Kessler protected the rim on defense and put on a dunking clinic on offense.
4 years ago

Jazz Guard Ochai Agbaji Speaks On Path To Utah, Rookie Experience

In a recent interview, Jazz rookie Ochai Agbaji talked about being traded to the Jazz and how his rookie season has gone so far.
4 years ago

Deron Williams, Jason Terry Named Coaches For Rising Stars Challenge

Current Jazz coach Jason Terry and former Jazz player Deron Williams have been selected to coach in the Rising Stars Challenge in Utah.
4 years ago

Jazz Rookie Walker Kessler Named To Rising Stars Challenge

Jazz fans will have a familiar face to root for during the Rising Stars game at All-Star Weekend, standout rookie bigman Walker Kessler.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Partner With Travis Scott To Bring All-Star Events To SLC

With NBA All-Star weekend just around the corner, the Utah Jazz announced they are partnering with Travis Scott to finalize major events.
4 years ago

Ravens QB Tyler Huntley Named To AFC Pro Bowl Roster

Former Utah Ute Tyler Huntley will participate in the Pro Bowl on Sunday. He was named to the team as an injury alternate.
4 years ago

Malik Beasley Hits Impossible Fading Three To Beat Shot Clock

In the fourth quarter against Dallas, Malik Beasley hit a tough fading jumpshot to beat the shot clock and give the Jazz a 20-point lead.
4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Catches Highlight Fastbreak Lob Against Mavericks

In the second quarter against the Mavericks on Saturday, Lauri Markkanen ran the break and dunked Vanderbilt's alley-oop pass.
4 years ago

Kelly Olynyk Hits Early Three In Return From Injury

After missing over two weeks of basketball, Kelly Olynyk returned like he never left with an early 3-pointer against Dallas on Saturday.
4 years ago

Weber State Drops Close Contest With Eastern Washington

The Weber State Wildcats, 11-10, went on the road to Reese Court to take on the Eastern Washington Eagles, 15-7, on Saturday.
4 years ago

Report: NWSL To Expand By Three Teams With One In Utah

The National Women's Soccer League is discussing a three-team expansion. The three teams will be located in San Francisco, Boston, and Utah.
4 years ago

QB Ryder Burton Speaks On BYU Affinity, Path To Provo

Former Springville High School QB Ryder Burton recently spoke about his path to becoming a Cougar and his plans going forward.
4 years ago

Weber State Survives Idaho Comeback, Wins On Road

The Weber State Wildcats, 10-10, travelled to the ICCU Arena to take on the Idaho Vandals, 8-13, on Thursday.
4 years ago

Utah Tech Comeback Falls Short, Loses To Tarleton On Road

The Utah Tech Trailblazers, 10-10, travelled to the Wisdom Gymnasium to take on the Tarleton State Texans, 10-10, on Thursday.
4 years ago

This Day In Utah Sports History: Jimmer Drops 43

On this day 12 years ago, Jimmer Fredette dropped 43 points to give Kawhi Leonard and the SDSU Aztecs their first loss of the season.
4 years ago

Instant Replay: Damian Lillard Drops 60 On Utah Jazz

In a match against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, former Weber State Wildcat Damian Lillard put up 60 points on 72% from the field.
4 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Drops Dime To Walker Kessler

In the third quarter against Portland, Jordan Clarkson drove and wrapped a pass around the back of the defender to Walker Kessler. 
4 years ago

Collin Sexton Starts Out Hot From Three Against Portland

In the first quarter against the Portland Trailblazers on Wednesday, Collin Sexton came out and shot the lights out from deep.
4 years ago

Jazz Campaign To Get Malik Beasley In All-Star 3-Point Contest

On Wednesday, the Utah Jazz campaigned for one Jazzman to compete in one more event. Malik Beasley in the 3-point contest.
4 years ago

Weber State’s Dillon Jones Named Big Sky Player Of The Week

Dillon Jones averaged 17.5 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists on 52% from the field in the two wins over Portland St. and Sacramento St.
4 years ago