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

Slow First Half Dooms Utah State Basketball Against Colorado State Rams

Utah State Basketball fell to Colorado State after getting outscored by 17 in the first half. Great Osobor led the way with 15 points.
3 years ago

Puka Nacua Drains 4-Point Shot In NBA Celebrity Game

In the fourth quarter of the NBA Celebrity Game, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua pulled up from deep and made a Ruffles four-point shot.
3 years ago

Puka Nacua Throws Down First-Quarter Dunk In NBA Celebrity Game

In the first quarter of the NBA Celebrity Game, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua showed off his hops with a one-hand tomahawk dunk.
3 years ago

Report: Former Utah Ute Delon Wright To Sign With Miami Heat

According to ESPN sources, Delon Wright plans to sign with the Miami Heat following contract buyout with Washington.
3 years ago

Keith Johnson Returns For Ninth Season As Salt Lake Bees Manager

The Salt Lake Bees 2024 coaching staff will be headlined by former MLB infielder Keith Johnson who is returning for his 9th season.
3 years ago

Utah Valley Cruises To Blowout Win Over Cal Baptist Lancers

The Utah Valley Wolverines men's basketball team dominated the Cal Baptist Lancers on the road to improve to 11-14 on the year.
3 years ago

Early Success Not Enough As Utah Tech Basketball Falls To Grand Canyon

Utah Tech Basketball shocked Grand Canyon early on but home-court advantage played a huge role as the Blazers lost on the road.
3 years ago

Last Minute Run Wills Weber State Basketball Past Idaho Vandals

The Weber State Wildcats men's basketball team defeated the Idaho Vandals after ending the game on an 8-0 run.
3 years ago

Southern Utah Basketball Outmatched By Seattle U At Home

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds started strong but were ultimately outmatched by the Seattle U Redhawks at home on Thursday.
3 years ago

Jazz Defensive Struggles Continue Against Lakers

The Jazz looked helpless on defense as the Lakers got exactly what they wanted in their second trip to Salt Lake City this season.
3 years ago

Ty Burrell Attends Utah Jazz Game Against LA Lakers

American actor Ty Burrell, best known for his role in Modern Family, attended the Utah Jazz game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz Throw Down Multiple Dunks On Lakers Defense

The Utah Jazz got cleared for takeoff against the LA Lakers. John Collins and Kris Dunn both got in on the fun with big dunks.
3 years ago

Walker Kessler Opens LA Lakers Game With Two Big Blocks

In the first four minutes of the game against the LA Lakers, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler posted two blocks.
3 years ago

RSL, Utah Royals Form Partnership With Intermountain Health

Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals announced a long-term partnership with Intermountain Health and Select Health on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes: Why Did Utah Sell At Trade Deadline?

The Utah Jazz decided to sell at the trade deadline. Why did they go that route and what does it mean for the rest of the season?
3 years ago

BYU, Utah Football Players Invited To NFL Scouting Combine

Six Utah Utes and three BYU Cougars have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis later this month.
3 years ago

NFL Comeback Player Of Year Joe Flacco Attends BYU Game Against K State

NFL Comeback Player of the Year Joe Flacco was in attendance for the BYU Cougars basketball game against the Kansas State Wildcats.
3 years ago

Southern Utah Basketball Struggles In Blowout Loss To Grand Canyon Lopes

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds fell behind early against the Grand Canyon Lopes and couldn't make their way back into the game.
3 years ago

Utah Valley Basketball Puts Clamps On Abilene Christian In Blowout Win

The Utah Valley Wolverines blew out the Abilene Christian Wildcats in the UCCU Center behind a dominant team defense performance.
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Falls Flat Against No. 17 Oregon State Beavers

The Utah Utes women's basketball team had its two-game win streak snapped by the No. 17 Oregon State Beavers on Friday.
3 years ago

Real Salt Lake Ends Atlantic Cup Run With Big Win Over KÍ Klaksvik

Real Salt Lake ended its Atlantic Cup run with a convincing 3-0 win over Faroese club Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag.
3 years ago

Big First Half Leads Weber State Wildcats To Win Over Portland State

The Weber State Wildcats defeated the Portland State Vikings at home, 84-72, behind a dominant first-half performance.
3 years ago

Jazz Forward John Collins Opens Fourth Quarter With Back-To-Back Dunks

After a rough third quarter, Jazz forward John Collins opened the fourth with back-to-back dunks to give Utah some momentum.
3 years ago

Utah Valley Falls To Tarleton State Following Second-Half Collapse

The Utah Valley Wolverines fell to the Tarleton State Texans, 72-61. UVU led by as much as 16 but got outscored by 26 in the second half.
3 years ago