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

Austin Ainge on drafting for fit, analyzing intangibles, and keeping draft plans close to the vest

Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge opened up about holding draft secrets as well as several other notable draft topics.
1 month ago

AJ Dybantsa: 2026 NBA Draft profile

With the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz could find themselves in a position to draft AJ Dybantsa later this month.
2 months ago

Austin Ainge on Utah Jazz’s No. 2 pick: ‘We don’t have a consensus’

The NBA Draft is just around the corner, and all eyes are on the top of the board. It isn't set in stone who goes first or second right now.
2 months ago

What’s next for the Utah Jazz this offseason?

The Utah Jazz have already checked a few boxes since the end of the regular season, but several key dates and storylines still await this summer.
2 months ago

Mikel Brown Jr. adds intrigue to Utah Jazz pre-draft workout process

Despite holding the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, it appears the Utah Jazz will be leaving no stone unturned.
2 months ago

Austin Ainge reveals how Utah Jazz are approaching crucial offseason

Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge gives a sneak peek into the workings of the team's offseason approach.
2 months ago

Report: Shane Fenske taking over as general manager of Salt Lake City Stars

According to reports, the Utah Jazz are making some front office moves, specifically on the G League level.
2 months ago

Utah Jazz wing Ace Bailey named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

After a great first year in the NBA, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey was named to the All-Rookie Second-Team on Wednesday.
2 months ago

Rodney Hood graduates from Duke 12 years after Blue Devils career

After a 10-year NBA career, Rodney Hood returned to Duke University and graduated from the department of sociology.
2 months ago

Would the Utah Jazz actually trade up for No. 1 pick, AJ Dybantsa?

Soon after the Utah Jazz landed the No. 2 pick, the conversation shifted to potential trade scenarios with Washington for the No. 1 overall pick.
2 months ago

SEG, Intermountain Health partner on sports performance center in Sandy

In a partnership with Intermountain Health, a "state-of-the-art sports medicine center" will be integrated into the SEG sports campus.
2 months ago

Ryan Smith on Utah Jazz No. 2 overall pick: “Everything is on the table”

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith joined the Pat McAfee Show to talk about the No. 2 pick, the NBA offseason, and the pre-draft process.
3 months ago

Utah Jazz fans react to jumping up to No. 2 pick in NBA Draft Lottery

Sunday was a monumental day for the Utah Jazz. Naturally, the NBA Draft Lottery resulted in a big reaction from Jazz fans on social media.
3 months ago

Utah Jazz rise in draft lottery, claim No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft

For the first time in franchise history, the Utah Jazz will be on the clock with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
3 months ago

Smith Entertainment Group unveils plans for next round of Delta Center renovations

Now that both the Utah Jazz and Mammoth's seasons have come to an end, the Delta Center is set to go through a second round of renovations.
3 months ago

Keyonte George to represent Utah Jazz at 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The Utah Jazz are hoping to land in the top four in the NBA Draft Lottery this weekend, and the franchise is looking to Keyonte George for some good luck.
3 months ago

Bad Bunny shares photo of late Utah Jazz big man José Ortiz

Following the passing of former Utah Jazz big man José Ortiz, Bad Bunny took to social media to pay his respects.
3 months ago

Cam Boozer: 2026 NBA Draft profile

If the Utah Jazz land a top-four pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, a name they will highly consider drafting is Duke's Cam Boozer.
3 months ago

2026 Utah Jazz NBA draft prospect profiles

Here are some in-depth looks at prospects that will be candidates to join the Utah Jazz in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.
3 months ago

New NBA draft lottery rules could help or hurt Utah Jazz in the near future

Team building in the NBA is about to undergo a massive overhaul as the league aims to strike down tanking with an NBA Draft Lottery reform.
3 months ago

Joe Ingles to return to Australia’s NBL following conclusion of NBA season

Former Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles could look to head back home to Australia after the conclusion of the 2025-2026 NBA season.
3 months ago

Keaton Wagler: 2026 NBA Draft profile

If the Utah Jazz fail to crack the top four in the NBA Draft Lottery, a name they could look at in the five to eight range is Illinois guard Keaton Wagler.
3 months ago

Utah Jazz announce 2026 Salt Lake City Summer League schedule, teams

For the 11th time, the Salt Lake City Summer League is returning to Utah. Four teams are set to compete and show off their young talent in July.
3 months ago

Jazz win coin-flip tiebreaker, gain edge over Kings in NBA draft lottery

The Utah Jazz won a coin-flip tiebreaker for draft position on Monday, giving them the edge over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA draft lottery.
3 months ago