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

Catch Or No Catch? Puka Nacua Incompletion Stalls Rams On MNF

Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua laid it all on the line for a toe-tap catch late in the fourth quarter on Monday night.
8 months ago

Utah Mammoth End 2025 With Home Loss To Nashville Predators

The Utah Mammoth ended the calendar year with a tough 4-3 loss to the Nashville Predators at Delta Center on Monday.
8 months ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week 17 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 17 win.
9 months ago

Utah Jazz Stay Hot, End San Antonio’s NBA-Leading Win Streak

The Utah Jazz ended the San Antonio Spurs' eight-game win streak at Frost Bank Center on Saturday.
9 months ago

First Quarter Woes Doom Utah Jazz In Loss To Nuggets

The Utah Jazz went down by double-digits early and were unable to make a threatening comeback against the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
9 months ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week 16 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 16 win.
9 months ago

Jaylen Warren’s Career Outing Leads Steelers Past Lions In Week 16

Former East High standout Jaylen Warren posted the best game of his career in week 16 against the Detroit Lions on Sunday evening.
9 months ago

Taysom Hill Throws First Passing TD In Over Two Years In Saints Win

Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill ended a passing touchdown dry streak as the New Orleans Saints hosted the New York Jets in week 16.
9 months ago

Jaxson Dart, Giants Struggles Continue In Loss To Vikings At Home

Former Roy and Corner Canyon High QB Jaxson Dart had probably the worst game of his young career in a loss to the Vikings in week 16.
9 months ago

Utah Jazz Lose By One Point To Magic In Overtime Heartbreaker

The Utah Jazz fought hard through 48 minutes and overtime, but came up just short against the Orlando Magic at the Delta Center on Saturday.
9 months ago

LeBron James, AJ Dybantsa Embrace After Jazz/Lakers Game

Following the conclusion of the Jazz game on Thursday, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa and Lakers star LeBron James exchanged words and a hug.
9 months ago

Three Years In, Where Does Puka Nacua Stand On All-Time Lists?

Is it time to widen the scope and ask where Puka Nacua ranks not just among young stars, but among the all-time greats?
9 months ago

Utah Jazz Fall Short, Drop Third Matchup With LA Lakers

The Utah Jazz fought until the very end, but came up just short in a 143-135 shootout against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
9 months ago

Zach Wilson Expresses Frustration After Dolphins Elect Rookie As QB1

After a painful 6-8 start to the season, the Miami Dolphins announced they would start rookie Quinn Ewers over five-year veteran Zach Wilson.
9 months ago

Puka Nacua Criticizes NFL Referees: “They Want To Be On TV”

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua made an appearance on a live stream this week, where he made some pointed comments about NFL referees.
9 months ago

Puka Nacua Apologizes, NFL Releases Statement Following Live Stream Actions

Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua issued an apology on Thursday following actions on a livestream with content creator Adin Ross this week.
9 months ago

Utah Jazz Win Second Straight In Overtime Thriller Against Cooper Flagg, Mavericks

The Utah Jazz made a statement at home on Monday with a 140-133 win over the Dallas Mavericks in overtime.
9 months ago

Utah Jazz Jersey Exchange: Second Round On Saturday Morning

Want to exchange an old Utah Jazz jersey for a new one? A second round of exchanges will take place at the Delta Center this Saturday.
9 months ago

#LocalsInTheNFL Week 15 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 15 win.
9 months ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua Sets New Career High In Week 15 Against Lions

Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua did just about everything except find the end zone in the Rams' big win over the Lions in week 15.
9 months ago

Jordan Love, Packers Fall Short Against AFC-Leading Denver Broncos

Former Utah State QB Jordan Love and the Packers lost a tough Week 15 game against the best team in the AFC, the Denver Broncos, on Sunday.
9 months ago

Jaylon Johnson Intercepts Shedeur Sanders For First Pick Of Season

Former Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson grabbed his first interception of the season against the Cleveland Browns in week 15 on Sunday.
9 months ago

Bingham High TE Dalton Schultz Reels In Second Touchdown Of Season

Bingham High standout Dalton Schultz extended the Houston Texans' lead over the Cardinals with his second touchdown of the season.
9 months ago

Morgan Scalley Officially Named Head Coach Of Utah Football Program

Following Kyle Whittingham's departure, Utah athletic director officially named Morgan Scalley the football program's next head coach.
9 months ago