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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

QB Jake Retzlaff Speaks On Path To BYU, Expectations

In a recent interview on Cougar Sports Saturday, BYU QB Jake Retzlaff went over his path to becoming a Cougar and what his expectations are for the upcoming season.

4 years ago

Weber State Earns Close Victory Against Sacramento State

The Weber State Wildcats, 9-10, took on the Sacramento State Hornets, 11-8, at home in the Dee Events Center on Saturday.

4 years ago

Walker Kessler Flies In For Two-Handed Dunk

Just after half in the game against the Nets, Mike Conley dumped off to Walker Kessler to set up a powerful fastbreak slam.

4 years ago

Talen Horton-Tucker Throws Beautiful Lob To Vanderbilt

In the second quarter of Utah's game against Brooklyn, Talen Horton-Tucker threw an alley-oop to Jarred Vanderbilt who promptly guided it in.

4 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Shows Off His Moves Early Against Brooklyn

Jordan Clarkson demonstrated his ball-handling prowess early on in the match against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

4 years ago

BYU QB Kedon Slovis Speaks On Wide Receiver Room, Goals For Next Season

BYU QB Kedon Slovis spoke on his aspirations for next season. He said that he's ready to meet those goals alongside the BYU receive room.

4 years ago

Ochai Agbaji Gets Transition Block, Sexton Finishes On Other End

Ochai Agbaji showed off his athleticism with an statement transition rejection in the end of the third quarter against Los Angeles.

4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Posterizes Zubac, Hits Three On Next Possession

Lauri Markkanen threw down a nasty dunk on top of the Clippers big-man, Ivica Zubac, in the third quarter.

4 years ago

Utah Valley Dominates Abilene Christian At Home

The Utah Valley Wolverines, 14-5, faced off against the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 9-9, at home in the UCCU Center on Wednesday.

4 years ago

Shot-Blocking Machine Walker Kessler Denies Zubac’s Dunk

Walker Kessler, the 2022 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, continues making life miserable for opposing offenses in his rookie season.

4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Goes On Early-Second Quarter Tear

Lauri Markkanen scored 9 points in the first 3-minutes of the second quarter in the home match against the Clippers.

4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen, Jazz Start Hot Against Clippers

The Utah Jazz opened up a 9-0 lead in the first 90 seconds of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Salt Lake City.

4 years ago

Cosmo Participates In Winter Conditioning With BYU Football Team

Cosmo joined the BYU football team for a workout on Wednesday. The BYU mascot posted up with Kedon Slovis, BYU's new transfer QB, and others.

4 years ago

Utah Utes fall to USC Trojans On Road

The Utah Utes, 12-6, travelled to the Galen Center in California to take on the USC Trojans, 12-5, on Saturday.

4 years ago

Utah Valley Loses To Seattle, Streak Ends At 11

The Utah Valley Wolverines, 14-4, took on the Seattle University Redhawks, 13-4, at home in the UCCU Center on Saturday.

4 years ago

Talen Horton-Tucker Hits Half-Court Shot At Buzzer

Talen Horton-Tucker pulled up from half-court at the end of the first quarter. The buzzer-beater was his first points of the game.

4 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Starts Hot Against Philadelphia

In the first quarter, Jordan Clarkson played well while the Jazz struggled overall. He opened up with 8 points and 3 assists on 50%.

4 years ago

Your Guide To NBA All-Star Events In Salt Lake City (And How To Get Tickets)

NBA All-Star weekend is in Salt Lake City for the 2022-2023 season! The last time Utah was the home to All-Star festivities was 30 years ago in 1993.

4 years ago

Instant Replay: Cosmo The Cougar Joins Spirit Squad For ‘Top Gun’ Performance

During BYU's game against Gonzaga at the Marriott Center, Cosmo The Cougar was hoisted above the head's of dancers during a performance.

4 years ago

Utah Utes Fall To No. 7 UCLA Bruins On Road

The Utah Utes, 12-5, travelled to Pauley Pavilion in California to face-off against the No. 7 UCLA Bruins, 14-2, on Thursday.

4 years ago

Weber State Beats Montana On Last Second Shot

The Weber State Wildcats, 7-9, travelled to Dahlberg Arena in Missoula to take on the Montana Grizzlies, 8-8, on Thursday.

4 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Scores 46 Points In Return To Utah

In Donovan Mitchell's return to Vivint Arena, he put up 41 points on over 50% shooting from the field. He also added 6 assists and 4 rebounds.

4 years ago

Jazz Go On Dominant Third Quarter Run, Open Up 13 Point Lead

In the third quarter, the Utah Jazz scored six-straight baskets during a 16-4 run to open a double-digit lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

4 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Scores 25 In First Half Against Jazz

Donovan Mitchell put on a scoring clinic in the first half of his return to Salt Lake City. He scored 25 points, hitting four 3-pointers and 9 free throws.

4 years ago