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

Fourth Quarter Woes Haunt Utah Jazz In Blowout Loss To Indiana Pacers

The Utah Jazz played competitive basketball for three quarters, but a lackluster final stretch resulted in a blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers.
1 year ago

Keyonte George Throws Down Poster Slam Against Indiana Pacers

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George typically does his work from behind the arc, but don't underestimate his athleticism.
1 year ago

Collin Sexton Turns Up The Heat Against Pacers In Third Quarter

Third quarters have been a problem for the Utah Jazz all year long, which must have been in the back of the mind for Collin Sexton.
1 year ago

Jazz Offense Clicks En Route To First-Quarter Lead Over Indiana Pacers

The last month or so of Utah Jazz basketball hasn't been the prettiest, but they bumped that trend in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers.
1 year ago

Utah Hockey Club Winning Streak Halted By Los Angeles Kings

The Utah Hockey Club had its winning streak ended by the Los Angeles Kings, 4-2, at Delta Center on Thursday.
1 year ago

Lawson Crouse Scores Second-Period Equalizer For Utah Hockey Club

In the second period against the LA Kings, Utah Hockey Club forward Lawson Crouse perfectly placed a shot from the left corner to even the score. 
1 year ago

Jimmer Fredette Is One Of Three Celebrities With Perfect Final Four Selections

Former BYU Hoops star Jimmer Fredette is one of three celebrities who correctly chose the final four schools to be left standing in March Madness.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz Losing Streak Extended By Charlotte Hornets In Buzz City

The Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets faced off in a battle of the NBA's cellar-dwellers on Monday, with the Hornets narrowly prevailing by four.
1 year ago

Isaiah Collier Breaks John Stockton’s Rookie Assist Record Against Hornets

In the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets, Isaiah Collier broke John Stockton's record for assists in a season by a Jazz rookie.
1 year ago

Isaiah Collier Evades Shot Blocker With Nifty Up-And-Under Layup

In the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets, Utah Jazz rookie Isaiah Collier showed off his creativity around the rim.
1 year ago

Ryan Smith, SEG Plans To Build Up To 20 New Ice Rinks Across Utah

After being asked about building more ice rinks in the state, Utah Hockey Club owner Ryan Smith followed up with plans about the project.
1 year ago

Utah Hockey Club Flies Past Chicago Blackhawks In Big Road Win

The Utah Hockey Club fought through adversity to end its road trip with a big 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Sunday.
1 year ago

Kailer Yamamoto’s First Utah Goal Sparks Third-Period Onslaught

After scoring two goals to take the lead in the second period, the Utah Hockey Club did something similar in the third, starting with Kailer Yamamoto.
1 year ago

Utah Hockey Club Scores Two Goals In 30 Seconds To Take Lead Over Blackhawks

Facing a 2-1 deficit in the second period, the Utah Hockey Club turned the tides in Chicago with two scores in less than a minute.
1 year ago

Nick DeSimone Goal Gives Utah Hockey Club Lead In Chicago

In the second period against the Blackhawks, Nick DeSimone finally broke the seal for the Utah Hockey Club as his goal resulted in a 1-0 lead.
1 year ago

Samson And Kai Nacua Both Find End Zone For Michigan In UFL’s Week One

In the Michigan Panthers' week one game against the Memphis Showboats, both Samson and Kai Nacua scored a touchdown in a 26-12 win.
1 year ago

This Day In Utah Sports History: Runnin’ Utes Reach NCAA Championship

On this day 27 years ago, Utah basketball took the national stage, battling the Kentucky Wildcats in the 1998 NCAA Tournament Championship.
1 year ago

Real Salt Lake Held Scoreless By Minnesota United FC For Second Straight Loss

Real Salt Lake played well on paper but couldn't capitalize between the lines in a 2-0 loss to the Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Saturday.
1 year ago

Cold Shooting Dooms Utah Jazz In Blowout Loss To Denver Nuggets

The Utah Jazz started their final multi-game road trip of the season with a blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Friday.
1 year ago

Keyonte George Threads Nuggets Defenders With Dime To Kyle Filipowski

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George showed off his court vision with a perfectly placed pass to a cutting Kyle Filipowski against the Denver Nuggets.
1 year ago

Jazz Youth Open Second Quarter In Denver With Huge Run To Shrink Lead

The first quarter was not a pretty one for the Utah Jazz but they shocked the Denver Nuggets by making up for it early in the second.
1 year ago

Reports: David Blitzer In Talks With Miller Family Regarding RSL, Utah Royals Sale

According to reports, David Blitzer is in talks with the Miller Family to sell control stakes in Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals FC.
1 year ago

BYU Basketball On Wrong End Of Historic Shooting Night In Sweet 16

BYU basketball played well, but they caught the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide on a bad night in a 113-88 Sweet 16 loss on Thursday.
1 year ago

Alabama Rewrites NCAA Tournament Record Book Against BYU

BYU basketball was on the wrong end of a historic shooting performance as they faced No. 2 Alabama in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.
1 year ago