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

Jusuf Nurkic Makes Franchise History As Jazz Can’t Beat The Heat

The Utah Jazz fell to 1-2 on their homestand with a blowout loss to the Miami Heat at the Delta Center on Saturday.
8 months ago

Utah State Basketball Overcomes Early Deficit To End Losing Streak

Utah State basketball stormed back in the second half to end the program's losing streak against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena on Friday.
8 months ago

Former Utah Jazz Athletic Trainer Gary Briggs Passes Away

The Utah Jazz announced on Friday that former Athletic Trainer Gary Briggs has passed away at the age of 76.
8 months ago

Utah Jazz Come Up Short At Home Despite Ace Bailey Career High

The Utah Jazz fell to the San Antonio Spurs at Delta Center on Thursday despite a career night from rookie Ace Bailey.
8 months ago

Utah Jazz End Road Trip With Loss To Wembanyama, Spurs

The Utah Jazz ended their road trip with a 123-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center on Monday.
8 months ago

Locals In The NFL: Previewing NFC & AFC Conference Championships

Four teams remain alive in the 2026 NFL playoffs. Two Conference Championship games will take place on Sunday, with a Super Bowl bid on the line. There are six players with ties to the state of Utah set to suit up next weekend. Let’s preview the two games and look at how the Utah locals […]
8 months ago

Locals In The NFL Divisional Round Recap: Stats, Highlights, And More

Check out our Locals In The NFL weekly roundup for top performances, all stats, and locals who picked up a Divisional round win.
8 months ago

Rashid Shaheed Returns Opening Kickoff For Six In Divisional Round

Former Weber State WR Rashid Shaheed opened the NFC Divisional Round with a bang as he took the opening kickoff 95 yards to the house.
8 months ago

Dalton Kincaid Gives Buffalo Fourth-Quarter Lead In AFC Divisional Round

Former Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid kept the postseason magic alive early in the fourth quarter against the Broncos in the AFC Divisional game.
8 months ago

Real Salt Lake Adds Defenseman Lukas Engel From EFL Championship

Real Salt Lake acquired defenseman Lukas Engel from Middlesbrough F.C. in the English Football League Championship on Friday.
8 months ago

Tony Finau Becomes Second Pro-Golf Jordan Brand Ambassador

Utah native and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau has always had a love for basketball. That much is clear with his shoe choices on the golf course.
8 months ago

Former Ute/Cougar Samson Nacua Won’t Be Charged In Lakers Car Theft Case

Former BYU, Utah football WR Samson Nacua won't be charged after getting arrested for allegedly stealing the car of Lakers rookie Adou Thiero.
8 months ago

Utah Jazz Come Up Short In Dallas Despite Late Efforts

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Dallas Mavericks in game 41 of the regular season at the American Airlines Center on Thursday.
8 months ago

Utah Royals Unveil 2026 NWSL Regular Season Schedule

The Utah Royals announced the clubs 2026 NWSL regular season schedule along with the rest of the league on Thursday.
8 months ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week 18 Recap: Top Performances And Weekly Roundup

Check out our Locals In The NFL weekly roundup for top performances, all stats, and locals who picked up a week 18 win.
8 months ago

Puka Nacua Pulls In 10th Touchdown With One Hand Against Cardinals

Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua gave the Rams a lead before halftime with one of his better catches in the 2025 season.
8 months ago

Jaxson Dart Ends Rookie Season On High Note With Win Over Cowboys

Former Roy and Corner Canyon High quarterback Jaxson Dart ended his first year strong with a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
8 months ago

Jazz Road Woes Continue As Warriors Extend Utah’s Losing Streak

The Utah Jazz couldn't keep up with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, falling 123-114 at the Chase Center on Saturday.
8 months ago

Locals In The NFL: Week 18 Player Power Rankings

Each week we order the top ten NFL players with ties to the state of Utah in our player power rankings. Check out our week 18 ranking here.
8 months ago

Locals In The NFL: Best Matchups To Watch In Week 18

NFL week 18 is full of matchups with Utah ties worth following. Here’s a look at the top games — including one that stands above the rest.
8 months ago

Utah Jazz Come Up Short Against Kawhi Leonard-Led Clippers

The Utah Jazz fought the good fight but came up just short against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Thursday.
8 months ago

Every Utah Football Touchdown Scored Against Nebraska In Las Vegas Bowl

Utah football ended its 2025 campaign on a high note with a 44-22 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl.
8 months ago

Utah Football Stomps Nebraska, Crowned Las Vegas Bowl Champions

Utah football turned up the heat in Sin City and blew out the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday.
8 months ago

Devon Dampier Opens Scoring For Utah In Las Vegas Bowl

After conceding an early touchdown on defense, Devon Dampier and the Utah football offense were quick to respond.
8 months ago