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 Forward Lauri Markkanen Heats Up In Second Quarter Against Raptors

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was doing it all in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.
3 years ago

Kris Dunn Drives To Rim, Dunks On Toronto Raptors Defense

Early in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn drove into the paint and threw down a tough two-hand dunk.
3 years ago

Kalani Sitake, Kyle Whittingham Mentioned As Potential Candidates For Washington Job

ESPN's Pete Thamel listed coaches who could be in the running for a position at Washington and named both Kalani Sitake and Kyle Whittingham.
3 years ago

Utah Tech Basketball Upsets Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks At Home

The Utah Tech Trailblazers men's basketball team upset the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at home to pick up their seventh win of the season.
3 years ago

Utah Valley Basketball Falls To UT Arlington Mavericks In Blowout

The Utah Valley Wolverines men's basketball team was on the wrong end of a blowout against the UT Arlington Mavericks.
3 years ago

This Day In Utah Sports History: Jimmer Drops 47 On Utah

On this day 13 years ago, BYU star Jimmer Fredette brought his A game against Utah as he poured in 47 points on the way to a blowout win.
3 years ago

Jazz Forward Lauri Markkanen Named Finnish Athlete Of Year

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has another accolade to add to his list as he was named the Athlete of the Year at the Finnish Sports Gala.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz, Shaun White Collaborate On Line Of Snowboards, Winter Gear

Shaun White and the Utah Jazz collaborated on a new line of snowboards and other winter sporting gear available at the Jazz team store.
3 years ago

Jazz Show Off In Second Half Against Denver With Multiple Alley-Oop Finishes

The Utah Jazz built a big lead in the first half and started having some fun after halftime with multiple alley-oop plays.
3 years ago

Report: Utah State Hires Nate Dreiling As Next Defensive Coordinator

According to ESPN sources, Utah State Football will hire New Mexico State's Nate Dreiling to come in as the defensive coordinator.
3 years ago

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen Makes Delta Center Jump With Transition Slam

Lauri Markkanen made Utah Jazz fans in Delta Center rise to their feet with a big slam over the Denver Nuggets defense.
3 years ago

Jazz Jump Out To First-Half Lead Over Nuggets With Hot Shooting

It seemed like the Utah Jazz couldn't miss as they jumped out to a double-digit lead over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Ryan Smith, Utah Jazz Invite 90-Year-Old Fans To Delta Center For 90s Decade Night

Ryan Smith showed love to the senior members of Jazz Nation by inviting some 90-year-old fans to Utah's game against the Denver Nuggets.
3 years ago

Want To Win Super Bowl Tickets? Donate Blood With American Red Cross

The American Red Cross and NFL are partnering up to give away Super Bowl tickets to a lucky fan who donates blood in the month of January.
3 years ago

Report: Real Salt Lake To Sign Top USL Prospect Fidel Barajas

According to a report from MLS Insider Tom Bogert, Real Salt Lake finalized a deal to sign Fidel Barajas from the Charleston Battery.
3 years ago

Real Salt Lake Trades Midfielder Jasper Löffelsend To Rival Colorado Rapids

Real Salt Lake traded midfielder Jasper Löffelsend to the Colorado Rapids for general allocation money and an international roster spot.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes Grades: Will Hot Streak Carry Utah Into Playoff Conversations?

The Utah Jazz are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now and have found themselves just outside the playoff picture.
3 years ago

Dillon Jones Named Big Sky Player Of Week For Fifth Time This Season

Weber State forward Dillon Jones has been tearing it up this season and his play was recognized with another Player of the Week award. 
3 years ago

Utah Tech Basketball Falls To Grand Canyon Following Second-Half Run

The Utah Tech men's basketball team looked like they could upset the Grand Canyon Lopes but struggled in the second half and lost by 10.
3 years ago

Weber State Wildcats Go Undefeated In Big Sky – Summit Challenge

The Weber State men's basketball team remained undefeated in the Big Sky - Summit Challenge with a win over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.
3 years ago

John Collins Adds To Highlight Reel With Multiple Second Quarter Dunks

PHILADELPHIA – John Collins continued to add to his Utah Jazz highlight reel as he skied for multiple dunks in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers. Collins threw down three dunks as the Jazz fought to take a lead into halftime. one dunk, two dunks small dunk, big dunk pic.twitter.com/eaL6quk7Y3 — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) […]
3 years ago

Jazz Throw Down Two Highlight Dunks In Opening Minutes Against 76ers

The Utah Jazz jumped out to a 10-2 lead against the Philadelphia 76ers and threw down some highlight dunks along the way.
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Picks Up First Conference Win Over Arizona State

The Utah Utes women's basketball team cruised to a 17-point road win over the Arizona State Sun Devils on Friday.
3 years ago

Talen Horton-Tucker Spins Into Celtics Defense, Scores With A Foul

Late in the fourth quarter against the Celtics, Talen Horton-Tucker got a tough layup to drop through contact.
3 years ago