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

Jordan Clarkson Dances On Celtics Defense, Nails Fadeaway

Jordan Clarkson struggled against the Boston Celtics on Friday but he put together a nice highlight in the third quarter.
3 years ago

Collin Sexton Leads Jazz In Rough First Half Against Celtics

Collin Sexton was a bright spot for the Utah Jazz in an otherwise rough first half against the Boston Celtics.
3 years ago

Real Salt Lake MF Diego Luna Named To USMNT Roster

RSL midfielder Diego Luna will represent the United States in 2024 as the 20-year-old was selected to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes Grades: Can Utah Enter Postseason Picture In January?

After starting the season 7-16, things looked rough for the Utah Jazz. But, they turned it around and have won nine of their last 12 games.
3 years ago

Multiple Local NFL Players Named To Pro Bowl Games Rosters

From offense to defense and special teams, seven players with ties to the state of Utah were named to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games Rosters.
3 years ago

Weber State Basketball Pulls Out Two-Point Win Off Game-Winning Shot

Weber State Basketball defeated the South Dakota State Jackrabbits by two points to grab an early win in the Big Sky - Summit Challenge.
3 years ago

Clarkson, Markkanen Drill Late Threes As Jazz Take Pistons To Overtime

Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson both hit threes in the final minute to give the Utah Jazz a lead over Detroit.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz Fan Wins Car For Sinking Shot At Halftime Of Pistons Game

A lucky Utah Jazz fan was called down to the court at halftime with a chance to hit three three-pointers in a minute for a new car.
3 years ago

Passing Lane Steal Leads To Transition Dunk For Jazz Guard Kris Dunn

As the Utah Jazz fought back from down ten against Detroit, Kris Dunn showed his hustle as he turned defense into offense.
3 years ago

Walker Kessler Creates No Fly Zone Against Detroit Pistons

Walker Kessler sent Detroit packing in the first quarter with four blocks. The Pistons kept attacking and Kessler kept sending the shots back.
3 years ago

Ravens Will Start Former Ute Tyler Huntley Against Steelers In Week 18

The Ravens announced that Lamar Jackson will sit out in week 18. Former Utah QB Tyler Huntley will make his first start of the season.
3 years ago

Former Utah State QB Jordan Love Earns NFC Player Of Week Honors

Following a big win over the Minnesota Vikings in week 17, former Utah State QB Jordan Love was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
3 years ago

Weber State Basketball Blows Out Montana State Behind Career Night From Jones

Weber State Basketball remains undefeated in conference play with a blowout win over the Montana State Bobcats, 86-64.
3 years ago

Blazing Hot Fourth Quarter Leads Utah Jazz Over Heat

The Utah Jazz caught fire in the fourth quarter as they returned home to a win over the Miami Heat, 117-109.
3 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Drops To No. 8 Colorado Following Late Run

The No. 12 Utah Women's Basketball team fell to the No. 8 Colorado Buffaloes, 76-65, on the road to open Pac-12 play.
3 years ago

How To Watch Jaren Hall Vs. Jordan Love On Sunday Night Football

Jaren Hall and Jordan Love will lead the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers in week 17 in a clash of Utah college products.
3 years ago

Former RSL Captain Damir Kreilach Signs With Vancouver Whitecaps FC

After Damir Kreilach and RSL parted ways earlier this week, it was announced that Kreilach will be taking his talents to Vancouver.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz Enter Toughest Stretch Of Season Following Loss To Pelicans

Following the 112-105 loss in New Orleans, the Utah Jazz look on to what could be the most difficult stretch of the season.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz End Road Trip With Loss To New Orleans Pelicans

The Utah Jazz will return home as their five-game road trip concluded with a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 112-105.
3 years ago

Utah Football’s Top Plays From Last Year In Pac-12 Conference

Utah Football and the "next man up" mindset only got the Utes so far but that didn't stop them from making top plays for us to look back on.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz To Wrap Up Road Trip Against New Orleans Pelicans

The Utah Jazz will look to pick up the fourth win on their five-game road trip against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
3 years ago

Real Salt Lake, Damir Kreilach Part Ways After Six Seasons

Real Salt Lake announced on Wednesday that they will be parting ways with captain Damir Kreilach after six seasons.
3 years ago

Win Over Spurs Gives Utah Jazz First Three-Game Win Streak Of Season

With a 130-118 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Utah Jazz secured their first three-game win streak of the 2023-24 season.
3 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Leads Utah Jazz To Blowout Win Over Spurs

The Utah Jazz coasted to a blowout win, 130-118, over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
3 years ago