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 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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 […]
6 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.
6 months ago

Royals home opener ends in heartbreak, San Diego steals win in Utah

The Utah Royals appeared primed for at least a draw in the club's home opener, but some late chaos resulted in a San Diego Wave win.
6 months ago

Real Salt Lake continues unbeaten streak, steals point in San Diego

Real Salt Lake extended its unbeaten streak, stealing a point following a late equalizer in San Diego on Sunday.
6 months ago

Ace Bailey shines as Utah Jazz drop second game against Philadelphia 76ers

The Utah Jazz dropped the second game on their homestand, falling 126-116 to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Delta Center on Saturday.
6 months ago