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

Weber State Basketball Falls Short Against Nevada Wolf Pack

The Weber State Wildcats men's basketball team fell to 5-4 with a double-digit road loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack.
3 years ago

Walker Kessler Throws Down Posterizing Slam Off Alley-Oop Pass

In the third quarter against the Knicks, Walker Kessler showed off his hops as he rose over the defense for a two-hand stuff.
3 years ago

Jazz Rookie Taylor Hendricks Shows Off On Both Ends Against Knicks

Taylor Hendricks played great alongside Lauri Markkanen in the first half against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Returns For All-Star Duel With Knicks Julius Randle

After missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury, Lauri Markkanen returned to the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Knicks.
3 years ago

Keyonte George To Miss Upcoming Jazz Road Trip With Left Foot Injury

Just four minutes into the first quarter against the Knicks, Keyonte George had a non-contact injury when trailing a New York fastbreak.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes Grades: Was Last Week The Low Point Of Season For Utah?

Last week the Utah Jazz went 0-3 and felt the absence of Lauri Markkanen more than they had in the previous five games he missed.
3 years ago

Utah Royals Add Five Players To Roster As Expansion Draft Approaches

The Utah Royals had a busy start to its week as 5 new players were added to the roster. The Expansion Draft will take place later this week.
3 years ago

Utah State Aggies Name Basketball Court After Coach Stew Morrill

Utah State Basketball announced that they will name the Spectrum court after the All-Time Winningest Coach in program history Stew Morrill.
3 years ago

Jets QB Zach Wilson Takes Home AFC Offensive Player Of Week

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson returned as a starter in week 14 and was named the NFL's AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
3 years ago

Aaron Rodgers Speaks On Zach Wilson Vs. Houston, Packers’ Jordan Love

Aaron Rodgers gave props to his quarterback apprentices, Zach Wilson and Jordan Love, on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes: Just How Good Can Keyonte George Be?

Keyonte George has been one of the brightest spots for a struggling Utah Jazz team. One question presents itself, how good can he be?
3 years ago

Utah Royals Make Two Trades For Goalkeeper, First-Round Picks

The Utah Royals FC were busy on Tuesday as they made two moves for goalkeeper Mandy Haught and two first-round picks.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz Give Tickets To Layton Teens Who Saved Family

The Utah Jazz honored the courage of a group of teenagers who saved a mother and her children from under a car with NBA tickets.
3 years ago

RSL Legend Jason Kreis Returns To Club In Director Role

Former Real Salt Lake captain and head coach Jason Kreis is entering a Director of Operations and Special Projects role with his former club.
3 years ago

Weber State Basketball Forces 22 Turnovers In Blowout Win Over Cal Poly

Weber State basketball jumped up to second in the Big Sky Conference with a blowout win over the Cal Poly Mustangs on Saturday.
3 years ago

Utah Basketball Hands No. 14 BYU Cougars First Loss Of Season

The Utah Utes men's basketball team fought off a late comeback to defeat the No. 14 BYU Cougars in the Huntsman Center.
3 years ago

Collin Sexton, John Collins Attempt To Spark Late Jazz Comeback

As the fourth quarter approached, Collin Sexton and John Collins turned up the heat to push the Jazz toward a comeback.
3 years ago

Walker Kessler Sends Clippers Packing With Multiple First-Half Blocks

In his first start since returning from injury, Walker Kessler showed off his defensive impact with two first-half blocks.
3 years ago

Keyonte George Opens Game Against LA Clippers With Four-Point Play

Jazz rookie Keyonte George set the tone for Utah against the Clippers with a four-point play over Los Angeles' Paul George.
3 years ago

Former Corner Canyon Charger Jackson Powers-Johnson Wins Rimington Trophy

Former Corner Canyon standout and Oregon Ducks center Jackson Powers-Johnson is the 2023 Rimington Trophy winner.
3 years ago

Utah Gymnastics Head Coach Carly Dockendorf Opens Up About Last Few Months

Utah Gymnastics head coach Carly Dockendorf opened up about the last few months and stepping in as the head coach of the Red Rocks on Friday.
3 years ago

Utah Head Coach Craig Smith Compares BYU Basketball To Showtime Lakers

Utah Basketball head coach Craig Smith had some high praise for BYU ahead of the rivalry matchup in the Huntsman Center this weekend.
3 years ago

Utah Tech Trailblazers Introduce Lance Anderson As New Football Head Coach

The Utah Tech Trailblazers held a press conference on Friday to introduce Lance Anderson as the new head coach for the football team.
3 years ago

How To Watch Utah Utes Vs. BYU Cougars Men’s Basketball

Utah Basketball hosts the BYU Cougars in the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday. Here is how to watch, stream, and listen.
3 years ago