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

Conor McGregor Attends Jazz-Bucks Game In Salt Lake City

Former UFC superstar "The Notorious" Conor McGregor was in Delta Center on Monday to attend the Utah Jazz host the Milwaukee Bucks.
2 years ago

NFL Locals Make Their Mark In Conference Championship Games

With only four teams able to punch a ticket to New Orleans, Utah's NFL locals left an impact with their season on the line on Sunday.
2 years ago

Utah Jazz Can’t Keep Up After Halftime, Fall To Grizzlies In Memphis

The Utah Jazz stayed competitive but got outscored by nearly 20 in the third which resulted in a blowout loss to the Grizzlies.
2 years ago

Walker Kessler Skies To Stuff Soaring Ja Morant At The Rim

In the third quarter, Jazz big man Walker Kessler beat the odds and came out victorious in an air duel with the high-flying Ja Morant.
2 years ago

Drew Eubanks Ejected From Jazz-Grizzlies Game After Collision With Zach Edey

In the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz center Drew Eubanks was ejected after a collision with rookie Zach Edey.
2 years ago

Cole Bishop To Bring Utah ‘Next Man Up’ Mentality To AFC Championship

Cole Bishop had the 'Next Man Up' mindset instilled in him at Utah. He needs to channel that mentality as the Bills face the Chiefs.
2 years ago

Jazz Notes Standings: Where Does Utah Stand At Season Midpoint?

The Utah Jazz are in the thick of a race for top odds in the 2025 NBA Draft. Where do they currently sit in the association?
2 years ago

Jazz Notes: Utah’s Midseason NBA Awards Update

With half of the NBA season in the rearview mirror, it's about time we revisit our Utah Jazz award projections and update our picks.
2 years ago

Utah Jazz Fizzle Out In Second Half, Fall To Pelicans In Overtime

The Utah Jazz had one of the best starts you could ask for but went cold after halftime which resulted in an overtime loss to the Pelicans.
2 years ago

Svi Mykhailiuk Sends Jordan Hawkins Packing With Highlight Block

Svi Mykhailiuk is known for his shooting but he can get up for a highlight every now and then. Jordan Hawkins learned that the hard way.
2 years ago

Jazz Light It Up In Opening Quarter, Take Commanding Lead Over Pelicans

It felt like the Utah Jazz could do no wrong in the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday.
2 years ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Divisional Round Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Check out our Locals In The NFL weekly roundup for top performances, all stats, and locals who picked up a week ten win.
2 years ago

Former BYU WR Puka Nacua Leads Rams In Receiving Against Eagles

Former BYU WR Puka Nacua showed up when his team needed him the most but it wasn't quite enough as the Rams lost to the Eagles.
2 years ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua Pulls In Catch Off Matthew Stafford No-Look Pass

The Rams brought out the highlights early as Matthew Stafford and former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua connected on a no-look pass.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Ends Home Blues With Defensive Clinic Against St. Louis

The Utah Hockey Club ended its home woes with a dominant defensive performance against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
2 years ago

John Marino Puts His Body On The Line For Block To Save St. Louis Goal

In the third period, John Marino showed pure heart with what could easily be the defensive play of the year for the Utah Hockey Club.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Rattles Off Three Straight For St. Louis Response

After conceding the first goal to St. Louis, the Utah Hockey Club fired back in the best way possible to take the lead.
2 years ago

Texans TE Dalton Schultz Stands Out As Top Receiver Against Chiefs

Former Bingham High standout Dalton Schultz was one of Houston's top targets in the Divisional Round against the Chiefs on Saturday.
2 years ago

What To Look For From Utah’s NFL Locals In Divisional Round Of Playoffs

The NFL Playoffs are about to heat up as we enter the Divisional Round this weekend. Here are which locals you should keep an eye out for.
2 years ago

Utah Royals Forward Ally Sentnor Named U.S. Soccer Young Female Player Of Year

Utah Royals forward Ally Sentnor has been voted the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year following her debut on the national team.
2 years ago

Utah Valley Steals Win Over UT Arlington On Overtime Game-Winner

Utah Valley basketball narrowly preserved its perfect conference record against the Mavericks in College Park Center on Thursday.
2 years ago

Three Unanswered From Rangers In Third Buries Utah Hockey Club

The Utah Hockey Club looked very solid through the first two periods but a slow third resulted in another home loss against the NY Islanders.
2 years ago

Jazz Notes: Is Utah In A Good Position For A Top Pick?

As the halfway mark of the season approaches, the Utah Jazz aren't one of the teams with the best odds at the top pick in the 2025 draft.
2 years ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Wild Card Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Check out our Locals In The NFL weekly roundup for top performances, all stats, and locals who picked up a Wild Card win.
2 years ago