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

Utah Mammoth Trades Matias Maccelli To Toronto For Third-Round Pick

According to reports, the Utah Mammoth are trading left winger Matias Maccelli to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a third-round pick.
1 year ago

Ace Bailey Speaks On Utah Scenery, Going To Jazz Training Facility

At the rookie's introductory press conference, Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr., and John Tonje all gave their first impressions of Utah.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz Trade Collin Sexton To Hornets For Jusuf Nurkic

According to reports, the Utah Jazz are trading veteran guard Collin Sexton and a second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic.
1 year ago

Former Utah State Guard Sam Merrill Signs Four-Year Deal With Cavaliers

According to reports, former Utah State guard Sam Merrill has inked a four-year deal to stay in Cleveland with the Cavaliers.
1 year ago

Utah Mammoth Select Left Wing Stepan Hoch With No. 78 Overall Pick

With the No. 78 overall pick in the 3rd round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Utah Mammoth selected left winger Stepan Hoch.
1 year ago

Utah Mammoth Select Defenseman Max Psenicka With No. 46 Overall Pick

With the No. 46 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Utah Mammoth selected defenseman Max Psenicka.
1 year ago

Bronco Mendenhall Is Ready To Unleash Enoka Migao On The Perimeter

Coming off an injury last season, Utah State's Enoka Migao is ready to get in the backfield for the Aggies in 2025.
1 year ago

Tony Finau Announces Utah’s Fourth Pick In 2025 NHL Draft

Salt Lake City native and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau announced the Utah Mammoth's No. 4 overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.
1 year ago

Kalani Sitake On BYU LB Siale Esera: “This Is His Moment”

BYU's Siale Esera was the starting MLB at the end of spring ball and head coach Kalani Sitake expects him to burst on the scene in 2025.
1 year ago

Utah Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith Calls JJ Peterka Trade “Bittersweet”

Ryan Smith had a busy Wednesday night between the NBA Draft and a two-for-one trade that brought Sabres forward JJ Peterka to Salt Lake City.
1 year ago

Jazz Rookie Walter Clayton Jr. “Can’t Wait” To Get To Work In Utah

The Utah Jazz traded up to the 18th pick to select Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
1 year ago

NBA World Reacts To Utah Jazz Selecting Ace Bailey With Fifth Pick

Despite all of the pre-draft process antics, the Utah Jazz pulled the trigger and selected Rutgers forward Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick.
1 year ago

Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of 2025 NHL Draft

It’s officially NHL Draft week. Whether you’ve been locked in on scouting reports all season or are just now tuning in, here’s everything you need to know before the picks start rolling in. About The 2025 NHL Entry Draft This year’s draft will be held at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in Los Angeles The draft […]
1 year ago

Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of 2025 NBA Draft

Whether you’ve been locked in on the NBA Draft process or are just now tuning in, here’s everything you need to know before round one.
1 year ago

Dalton Kincaid Set For Bounce-Back Season After Sophomore Setbacks

After an injury-riddled sophomore campaign, former Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid appears to be set up to bounce back in a major way in year three.
1 year ago

Puka Nacua Aims To Play Overseas Basketball After NFL Retirement

Former BYU WR Puka Nacua is already plotting life after football — and his post-NFL plans include a shot at professional basketball overseas.
1 year ago

“Premier Pass Rusher”: Kalani Sitake Raves About Tausili Akana’s Fit At BYU

BYU football was busy in the transfer portal this offseason, and one of the biggest names to look out for in 2025 will be Texas's Tausili Akana.
1 year ago

Andy Reid On Jalen Royals: “Sharp, Strong, And Works Hard”

The Kansas City Chiefs may have gotten the steal of the draft in the fourth round with wide receiver Jalen Royals. Head coach Andy Reid had very high praise for the rookie out of Utah State following the Chiefs’ OTAs. A look at #Chiefs 2025 4th round draft pick Jalen Royals – WR out of […]
1 year ago

Utah Mammoth Unveils Full 2025-2026 Preseason Schedule

With the NHL offseason officially underway, the Utah Mammoth unveiled its upcoming preseason schedule as the franchise gears up for year two.
1 year ago

Handful Of Locals Invited To U.S. Women’s Soccer College Talent ID Camp

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team will host its first-ever College Talent ID Camp, and a handful of local players received an invitation.
1 year ago

“Tough, Physical, and Seasoned”: Bronco Mendenhall On Gabe Iniguez

With a lot of turnover for Utah State, DT Gabriel Iniguez Jr. brings some familiarity and an edge that will set the tone for the Aggies in the trenches.
1 year ago

Diego Luna Posts Two Assists In USMNT Gold Cup Shutout Win

The USMNT regained its footing with a much-needed win over Trinidad and Tobago, led by Malik Tillman and Diego Luna.
1 year ago

Brian Windhorst Says Utah Jazz Aren’t Rebuilding, Intend To “Turn It Up”

On SportsCenter, NBA Insider Brian Windhorst said that no one in the Western Conference is rebuilding. Not even the Utah Jazz.
1 year ago

Bobby Wagner Is Excited To Run It Back With Commanders, Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders broke a 19-year playoff drought last season, led by rookie QB Jayden Daniels and defensive captain Bobby Wagner.
1 year ago