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

Braian Ojeda Scores Second Goal To Bring RSL Level Late

Trailing by one score as the 90th minute approached, Real Salt Lake was in desperate need of some late magic.
1 year ago

Braian Ojeda Opens Scoring Off Corner Kick In Leagues Cup Phase One

Midfielder Braian Ojeda put Real Salt Lake on the board early in game two of the Leagues Cup against Atlético de San Luis.
1 year ago

Kalani Sitake On Bachmeier Brothers: “Intelligent With Great Football IQ”

One of the brightest points of a successful offseason for BYU Football was the addition of Tiger and Bear Bachmeier from Stanford.
1 year ago

Utah Royals Send Ally Sentnor To Kansas City For Intraleague Transfer Funds

The Utah Royals agreed to send star forward Ally Sentnor to the Kansas City Current for a record $600,000 in intraleague transfer funds.
1 year ago

BYU Cougars Kicker Will Ferrin Isn’t Just Clutch, He’s Automatic

BYU kicker Will Ferrin stepped up to the plate and delivered time after time when the Cougars needed him in 2024.
1 year ago

BYU Football RB Pokaiaua Haunga Leaves Team For Personal Reasons

BYU RB Pokaiaua Haunga is no longer with the Cougars due to personal reasons, confirmed by offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick on Friday.
1 year ago

Real Salt Lake Adds Brazilian League Striker Rwan Cruz Via Loan

Real Salt Lake dipped into the Brazilian transfer market, landing Botafogo striker Rwan Cruz on loan through June 2026.
1 year ago

28 Local College Athletes Named To East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List

The annual East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 watch list saw 28 local student-athletes earning early recognition as potential participants in the game.
1 year ago

It’s Time To Have A Conversation About 49ers Linebacker Fred Warner

After another First-Team All-Pro season, it might be time to have a conversation about San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner.
1 year ago

Will Jordan Love Emerge As A Top Ten Quarterback Next Season?

Former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love is ready to take on the 2025 season with full health. Could he become an unquestioned top ten quarterback? In a recent poll from NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, Love was left out of the top ten but named as an honorable mention. Jordan Love making plays on third down 🎯#NFLTop100 | […]
1 year ago

Real Salt Lake Gets Back In Win Column Against Arango, Earthquakes

Real Salt Lake got redemption against Chicho Arango and the San Jose Earthquakes with a 2-1 victory at America First Field on Saturday.
1 year ago

Braian Ojeda Gives Real Salt Lake Late Lead Over San Jose Earthquakes

Real Salt Lake midfielder Braian Ojeda delivered a late go-ahead goal from the top of the box, slipping it past San Jose’s goalkeeper.
1 year ago

Kalani Sitake Calls BYU Senior Talan Alfrey “A Complete Safety”

Talan Alfrey, a dynamic force both in the secondary and on special teams for BYU, is ready to take on his final year of college football.
1 year ago

Puka Nacua: Path From BYU To NFL’s Most Valuable Contract

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua burst onto the NFL scene, but he remains deeply connected to his roots in Provo. On the “Games with Names” podcast, hosted by former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman, Nacua spoke on his time with BYU and what the Cougar brotherhood has done for him. “(BYU) is a special place,” […]
1 year ago

Kyle Whittingham, Utah Expects “Big Things” From Johnathan Hall This Season

Utah linebacker Johnathon Hall is ready to tear up opposing offenses from the front seven again this season.
1 year ago

Two Utah State Aggies Crack 2025 NFL Top 100 List

Two Utah State football alums gained the respect of their peers and were ranked as top 75 players in the NFL for the 2025 season.
1 year ago

Jazz Big Man Kyle Filipowski Named NBA Las Vegas Summer League MVP

Utah Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski earned Most Valuable Player honors for his performances in the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
1 year ago

Michael Mokofisi Is Ready To Hold Down Interior For Utah In 2025

Utah OL Michael Mokofisi had his redshirt junior campaign cut short because of injury, but he's ready to bounce back in a big way in 2025.
1 year ago

Kalani Sitake Says Jojo Phillips Is “Due For A Breakout Year”

BYU wide receiver Jojo Phillips stepped into a bigger role for the Cougars last year and could be set up to do the same thing in 2025.
1 year ago

Real Salt Lake Fans Go Viral Re-Enacting Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal

In case you've missed it, the newest internet sensation is centered around an alleged affair caught on camera at a Coldplay concert last week.
1 year ago

Kyle Whittingham Says Smith Snowden May See Offensive Reps In 2025

Utah defensive back Smith Snowden is coming off a career year as a sophomore and may see action on both sides of the ball in 2025.
1 year ago

Kalani Sitake Says Justin Kirkland Will Be “Big Time” For BYU Football

BYU DT Justin Kirkland is new to the Cougars program, but is looking to make a big impact. Head coach Kalani Sitake highlighted the new transfer.
1 year ago

Kyle Whittingham Calls Lander Barton “One Of The Best Linebackers In The Country”

Utah linebacker Lander Barton could be in line for a career year after yet another productive season as a junior in 2024.
1 year ago

Kalani Sitake Says BYU Will Use Jack Kelly All Over The Field

BYU linebacker Jack Kelly excelled in his first year with the Cougars, but he may have even bigger things on the horizon.
1 year ago