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

AP Top 25 Poll: BYU, Utah Football Both Make Small Jumps In Top 15

Both BYU and Utah football saw some small progression in the week 13 AP Top 25 college football poll, which was released on Sunday.
10 months ago

Utah Basketball Remains Undefeated With Narrow Win Over Sam Houston

The Runnin' Utes improved to 4-0 on the year with an 85-79 win over the Sam Houston Bearkats at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday.
10 months ago

Every Utah Football Touchdown Scored In Blowout Win Over Baylor Bears

Utah football was firing on all cylinders in a big 55-28 win over the Baylor Bears in week 12. Take a look back at all eight touchdowns from the win.
10 months ago

Utah Football Takes Care Of Business With Blowout Win Over Baylor

Utah football kept its College Football Playoff dreams alive with a blowout win over the Baylor Bears in Waco on Saturday.
10 months ago

Elijah Davis Picks Off Baylor, Runs Back Second Utah Pick-Six Of Season

Utah football cornerback Elijah Davis snagged his first interception of the season and took it back 65 yards to the house for a pick-six against Baylor.
10 months ago

Utah Mammoth Salvage Point In Overtime Loss To New York Islanders

The Utah Mammoth ended its road trip with a single point, dropping an overtime contest against the New York Islanders at Delta Center on Friday.
10 months ago

UHSAA Football Playoff Semifinals Recap: Day One At Rice-Eccles

The semifinals of the 2025 Utah high school football playoffs have arrived, bringing the state’s top teams under the lights at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
10 months ago

Utah Jazz Losing Streak Hits Three Games With Loss To Timberwolves

The Utah Jazz were unable to best the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second of two games, as they fell 120-113 at Delta Center on Monday.
10 months ago

How To Watch, Stream, Listen To Utah Utes Football Vs. Baylor Bears

The Utah football team, ranked 13th in the CFP poll, will play a game outside of its home state for the first time since September on Saturday.
10 months ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week 10 Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Check out our Locals In The NFL weekly roundup for top performances, all stats, and locals who picked up a week ten win.
10 months ago

Jaxson Dart Concussion Sparks Controversy Around Brian Daboll, Giants

Former Roy and Corner Canyon High QB Jaxson Dart ran for two touchdowns against the Bears before eventually leaving with a concussion. 
10 months ago

Puka Nacua Scores Fifth Touchdown In First Quarter Against 49ers

Former BYU WR Puka Nacua made it four receiving TDs in his last five games as he punched in six against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
10 months ago

Bingham Standout Dalton Schultz Snags First Touchdown Of Season

Bingham High standout Dalton Schultz brought the Texans within striking distance late, snagging his first touchdown catch of the season in week 10.
10 months ago

AP Top 25 Poll: BYU Falls Following Loss, Utah Cracks Top 15

The week 12 AP Top 25 college football poll was released today. Both BYU and Utah football saw movement, but in opposite directions.
10 months ago

Former Ute Cole Bishop Picks Off Tua Tagovailoa On Third Play Of Game

Former Utah safety Cole Bishop gave the Bills some early momentum in week 10, intercepting Tua Tagovailoa on the third play of the game.
10 months ago

Tyler Allgeier Sets New Career High With Touchdowns Against Colts

Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier showed out for the NFL fans in Germany, punching in two touchdowns against the Indianapolis Colts.
10 months ago

Utah State Football Picks Up Steam With Dominant Win Over Nevada

Utah State football kept its unblemished home record alive as they blew out the Nevada Wolf Pack at Maverik Stadium on Saturday.
10 months ago

BYU Basketball Wipes Holy Cross, Extends Home-Opener Winning Streak

BYU basketball made it 20 straight years with a win in the home-opener as they stomped the Holy Cross Crusaders on Saturday.
10 months ago

Davis Darts Senior QB Tradon Bessinger Commits To Iowa Hawkeyes Football

Davis Darts quarterback Tradon Bessinger officially announced his commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes football program on Saturday.
10 months ago

Locals In The NFL: Week Nine Player Power Rankings

Each week we order the top ten NFL players with ties to the state of Utah in our player power rankings. Check out our week nine ranking here.
10 months ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week 9 Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Check out our Locals In The NFL weekly roundup for top performances, all stats, and locals who picked up a week nine win.
10 months ago

Dalton Kincaid Gives Buffalo Early Lead Over Kansas City

Third-year tight end Dalton Kincaid helped Buffalo strike first in a recent rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs, scoring from 23 yards out for a 7-0 lead.
10 months ago

Jaxson Dart Shows Progress In Week Nine Loss To 49ers

Former Roy and Corner Canyon High QB Jaxson Dart recorded his fifth game with at least one passing and one rushing touchdown in week nine.
10 months ago

Former East RB Jaylen Warren Punches In Two TDs Against Colts

Former East High standout Jaylen Warren punched in his first and second rushing touchdowns of the season against the Colts in week nine.
10 months ago