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

Jazz Guard Ochai Agbaji Sends Rockets Packing With Back-To-Back Blocks

Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji looked more like a big man against the Houston Rockets as he skied for back-to-back blocks.
3 years ago

Jazz Guard Kris Dunn Turns Steal Into Two-Hand Fastbreak Slam

Against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn picked Jalen Green's pocket and took it the distance for a two-hand dunk.
3 years ago

Utah State Basketball Dismantles Fresno State Bulldogs In Blowout

The Utah State Aggies men's basketball team could do no wrong as they blew out the Fresno State Bulldogs, 83-62, on Saturday.
3 years ago

LHM Confirms A’s Visit To SLC, Demonstrated Utah Can Accommodate MLB Needs

The Larry H. Miller Company and Big League Utah confirmed reports that the Oakland A's would be considering SLC as a temporary home.
3 years ago

Southern Utah Basketball Defeats Utah Tech Following Second-Half Push

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds men's basketball team picked up its fifth win of the season over in-state rival Utah Tech on Thursday.
3 years ago

Collin Sexton Dunks On Two Thunder Defenders In Fourth Quarter

Collin Sexton had debatably his best game as a member of the Utah Jazz and he punctuated his performance with some highlight dunks.
3 years ago

Simone Fontecchio Follows Markkanen Poster Attempt With Putback Slam

After Lauri Markkanen's poster attempt rolled off the rim, Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio was there to clean up with a dunk of his own.
3 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Gets Tough Bucket To Drop Through Contact

Against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jordan Clarkson drove into the defense and pulled up for an and-one basket.
3 years ago

Jazz Look To Come Back From First-Quarter Deficit Against Thunder

The Utah Jazz went down big in the first quarter against the OKC Thunder despite shooting over 50% from the floor and 40% from three.
3 years ago

One Of The Craziest Utah Jazz Stats You Will Ever Hear…

Occasionally, you come across sports stats that sound crazy. This might be the most unbelievable Utah Jazz stat yet...
3 years ago

How Did The Utah Jazz Go From Bottom Feeders To Playoff Hopefuls?

After starting 7-16, the Utah Jazz have entered playoff conversations as they continue to heat up and win games.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes Grades: Utah Continues To Climb West Standings After Perfect Week

After going 4-0 last week, the Utah Jazz find themselves in the postseason picture for the first time this season.
3 years ago

Jaskaniec, Roque Ready To Get To Work With Utah Royals FC In 2024

Utah Royals draft picks Emma Jaskaniec and Cristina Roque spoke on the draft day experience, goals for 2024, and getting started.
3 years ago

Best College And Professional Basketball Meltdowns In Utah Sports History

Sports have a way of bringing out emotions in everyone involved. Here are the best basketball meltdowns in Utah Sports history.
3 years ago

Real Salt Lake Introduces Three Assistants Added To 2024 Coaching Staff

RSL unveiled the new additions to the coaching staff who will help lead the club alongside Pablo Mastroeni in the 2024 season.
3 years ago

Consistency Is Key As Utah Jazz Extend Winning Streak Against Lakers

The Utah Jazz extended their season-best win streak to five against the Los Angeles Lakers in Delta Center on Saturday.
3 years ago

Guard To Guard Connection: Clarkson Lobs It To Sexton For Big Dunk

In the fourth quarter against the Lakers, Utah Jazz guards Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton connected for a highlight alley-oop dunk.
3 years ago

Kelly Olynyk Finds Ochai Agbaji For Skyscraping Alley-Oop Slam In Delta Center

Kelly Olynyk showed off his playmaking prowess with a dime to Ochai Agbaji over the Lakers' defense for an alley-oop dunk.
3 years ago

John Collins Gets Circus Layup To Fall Around Lakers Defense

John Collins showed off his acrobatic finishing ability against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday with a tough layup through contact.
3 years ago

Collin Sexton Leads Jazz Second-Quarter Comeback Against LA Lakers

Collin Sexton scored nine points in the second quarter as he helped bring the Utah Jazz back from down double-digits in the second quarter.
3 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Gets Off To Quick Start Against Lakers In Delta Center

Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Utah Jazz in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
3 years ago

Utah Valley Basketball Drops To UT Rio Grande Valley On Off Shooting Night

EDINBURG, Texas – The Utah Valley Wolverines men’s basketball couldn’t fight from behind and fell to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros on the road, 76-68. UVU even outrebounded UTRGV and won the turnover battle but shooting struggles doomed the Wolverines in Texas. Trevin Dorius led all scorers with 14 points. Three Vaqueros’ starters scored […]
3 years ago

Jazz Rookie Keyonte George Rises Over Toronto Defense For Tomahawk Dunk

Utah Jazz rookie guard Keyonte George showed off the hops with a high-flying tomahawk dunk against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.
3 years ago

Keyonte George Finds Lauri Markkanen For Highlight Alley-Oop Slam

Rookie guard Keyonte George showed off his vision with a dime to a cutting Lauri Markkanen who rose up for a highlight alley-oop dunk.
3 years ago