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

One NBA playoffs result could have massive implications for Utah Jazz

The NBA has never been short on butterfly effects. Another example may already be in motion, and the next domino to fall is in this year's playoffs.
3 months ago

Ryan Smith addresses tanking fine, says rebuilding teams are limited

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith joined the Pat McAfee Show and addressed the recent tanking fine, outlining the challenges rebuilding teams face.
3 months ago

AJ Dybantsa: 2026 NBA draft profile

If the Jazz are a lottery winner, the franchise could find itself in a position to draft AJ Dybantsa. How would the BYU star fit in Utah?
3 months ago

Utah State basketball changes Spectrum seating ahead of first Pac-12 season

Utah State is making changes as it prepares for its move to the Pac-12 next season, starting with the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
3 months ago

Utah Jazz drop final game of regular season against Los Angeles Lakers

The Utah Jazz closed the franchise's 52nd season on Sunday with a 131-107 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
3 months ago

Utah Jazz make NBA history in blowout win over Memphis Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz closed off their home schedule with a statement win over the Memphis Grizzlies, ending the team's 10-game losing streak.
4 months ago

Michigan proves dominance, defeats UConn for second national championship

Michigan capped off a storybook March Madness run with a trophy on top of a Lucas Oil Stadium court littered with blue and gold confetti.
4 months ago

Mason Falslev announces return, re-signs with Utah State basketball

Utah State guard Mason Falslev resigned and will return to Logan for his senior season, the team announced on Monday.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz losing streak reaches nine games following blowout loss in OKC

The Utah Jazz had their losing streak extended on the road against the Western Conference's No. 1 seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
4 months ago

Every Utah Mammoth goal scored in big win over Vancouver Canucks

The Utah Mammoth kept the win streak alive with a statement seven goals and a win over Vancouver at Rogers Arena on Saturday.
4 months ago

Utah Mammoth sweep road trip, score seven goals in win over Vancouver

The Utah Mammoth scored seven goals on their way to a big win over the Vancouver Canucks and a road trip sweep on Saturday.
4 months ago

Karson Templin re-signs with Utah State after entering transfer portal

Utah State big man Karson Templin re-signed with the Aggies after entering the transfer portal last week, the program announced on Saturday.
4 months ago

Report: NCAA expected to expand March Madness tournament to 76 teams

According to a report, the NCAA is expected to "finalize an expansion" of March Madness after the conclusion of this years tournament.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz fall in blowout loss to Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets

The Utah Jazz lost an eighth straight game on Friday, dropping in a blowout to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
4 months ago

Utah Mammoth rattle off six straight goals, drown Kraken in Seattle

The Utah Mammoth put on a masterclass of resilience and determination on the road against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.
4 months ago

Puka Nacua checks into rehab, will continue with NFL offseason duties

Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a rehab facility this week to "focus on his personal growth," according to his attorney.
4 months ago

Cleveland Cavaliers hand Utah Jazz sixth straight loss

The Jazz welcomed former All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell back into town on Monday, and the night ended with a sixth straight loss for Utah.
4 months ago

Utah forward Keanu Dawes reportedly headed for transfer portal

According to reports, Utah Utes junior forward Keanu Dawes will enter the transfer portal after a prolific second season in Salt Lake City.
4 months ago

Utah goes cold in Phoenix, Suns extend Jazz losing streak to five games

The Utah Jazz had their losing streak extended in a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz fall apart late, drop fourth straight game in Denver

Utah remains winless against Denver this season after a late Nuggets run resulted in a fourth-straight Jazz loss at Ball Arena on Friday.
4 months ago

Alex Ovechkin hat trick buries Utah Mammoth in loss to Washington

The Utah Mammoth closed their homestand with a 7-4 loss to the Washington Capitals at the Delta Center on Thursday.
4 months ago

Ace Bailey’s career night spoiled as Raptors edge out Jazz

The Utah Jazz dropped a second straight game, falling to the Toronto Raptors at home despite another impressive showing from Ace Bailey.
4 months ago

Utah Utes, Utah State Aggies renew football series with future matchups

SALT LAKE CITY — The Battle of the Brothers is a non-conference rivalry that is here to stay. The University of Utah and Utah State University announced a home-and-home football series to take place in 2031 and 2033. The first will be in Logan and the second in Salt Lake City. Utah State and Utah […]
4 months ago

Reports: Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun takes Big 12 job

According to reports, Utah State men's basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun is leaving Logan to take a job in the Big 12 conference.
4 months ago