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 Notes: Will Taylor Hendricks Stay In Rotation When Markkanen Returns?

With multiple injuries in the front court, Utah Jazz rookie Taylor Hendricks has seen a lot more opportunity in the last week.
3 years ago

Utah Tech Basketball Fends Off Late Cal Baptist Run For Big Road Win

Utah Tech men's basketball team fought off a late comeback from the Cal Baptist Lancers to pull out a big conference win, 72-69.
3 years ago

Jazz Rookie Taylor Hendricks Shows Promise In Rough Game Against Dallas

Taylor Hendricks saw a bump in minutes due to injury and played really well in his second game as a rotation player.
3 years ago

Simone Fontecchio Starts Strong Against Dallas Mavericks

Simone Fontecchio was all over the court in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks. He scored 7 with no misses and added a block.
3 years ago

Keyonte George Hits 100 Career Assist Mark Against Dallas Mavericks

In Dallas, Keyonte George hit the 100 career assist mark in his 21st game. Only one player did it in fewer games as a Jazz rookie.
3 years ago

Dante Exum Gets First Start Of Season Against Utah Jazz

Mavericks guard Dante Exum started for the first time this season against his former team the Utah Jazz. His last start was in 2021.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes Grades: Utah Continues To Be Plagued By Inconsistency

The Utah Jazz went 1-2 last week as highs and lows continue to tell the story of the 2023-2024 season just 20 games in.
3 years ago

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh On Zach Wilson: “He’s Fired Up”

After the Jets announced that Zach Wilson will start in week 14, head coach Robert Saleh showed his belief in the former BYU quarterback.
3 years ago

Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner Nominated For Walter Payton Man Of Year Award

Seahawks linebacker and former Utah State Aggie Bobby Wagner was nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award on Tuesday.
3 years ago

Utah Valley Basketball Defeats In-State Rival Weber State Wildcats

The Utah Valley Wolverines men's basketball team defeated the Weber State Wildcats, 70-54, to improve to 6-3 on the season.
3 years ago

Former Ute Garett Bolles Speaks On Mentoring Youth In Juvenile Justice System

Broncos offensive lineman and former Ute Garett Bolles spends his off time mentoring juveniles in the justice system.
3 years ago

Keyonte George Has Best Game Of Season Against Portland Trail Blazers

Keyonte George continued his streak of great play in Lauri Markkanen's absence against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. 
3 years ago

Jazz Rookie Taylor Hendricks Posts Two Blocks In Return To NBA Action

After being called up from the G League, Jazz rookie Taylor Hendricks recorded two blocks in the first half against Portland.
3 years ago

Collin Sexton Leads Jazz Offense Against Portland In First Half

Jazz guard Collin Sexton showed off his offensive repertoire as he made all of his first six shots against Portland.
3 years ago

Simone Fontecchio Stuffs Deandre Ayton Leading To Keyonte George Three

Simone Fontecchio and Keyonte George showed that defense creates offense against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.
3 years ago

Top Plays Of November From Jazz Rookie Guard Keyonte George

In his first month as a starter, rookie guard Keyonte George had his fair share of highlights for the Utah Jazz.
3 years ago

Utah Head Coach Craig Smith Talks About Utes Strong Start To Season

Utah basketball head coach Craig Smith joined the KSL Sports Zone to talk about the Utes' strong start to the 2023-2024 season.
3 years ago

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Talks 2034 Olympics, MLB And NHL Coming To Utah

Governor Spencer Cox joined the KSL Sports Zone to go over the exciting news surrounding the 2034 Olympics and the state of Utah.
3 years ago

Real Salt Lake Relieves Elliot Fall Of GM Duties, Parts Ways With Multiple Coaches

Real Salt Lake decided to shake things up in the front office and coaching staff after losing in the playoffs for the second straight year.
3 years ago

Jazz Notes Grades: Young Guys Shine As Jazz Win Two Straight

The Utah Jazz have been led by young players over the past few weeks, especially in the absence of Lauri Markkanen.
3 years ago

Southern Utah Men’s Basketball Falls To Cal Baptist In Blowout Loss

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds men's basketball team fell to the California Baptist Lancers in a blowout loss on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Utah Valley Basketball Holds On At Home To Defeat Seattle Redhawks

Utah Valley men's basketball pulled out a hard-fought six-point victory over the Seattle Redhawks to improve to 5-2 on the season.
3 years ago

Lights Go Out In FedEx Forum As Jazz Play Grizzlies

Just after halftime in FedEx Forum, the lights went out as the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies continued play.
3 years ago

Ömer Yurtseven Opens Second Quarter With Powerful Putback Slam

Ömer Yurtseven has taken on a bigger role in Lauri Markkanen's absence and he made an early impact against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
3 years ago