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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 Frontcourt Connects On First-Quarter Alley-Oop

Jazz seven-footers Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler stole the show in the first quarter against Portland with a fastbreak alley-oop.

4 years ago

Utah Valley Advances In NIT Tournament With Win Over Colorado Buffaloes

Utah Valley Wolverines men's basketball, 26-8, hit the road to take on the Colorado Buffaloes, 18-16, in the 2nd round of the NIT Tournament.

4 years ago

Kris Dunn Makes Tough Layup Through Contact Against Boston Defense

Kris Dunn drove into the heart of the Celtics' defense and got a tough layup to drop early in the fourth quarter.

4 years ago

Talen Horton-Tucker Fuels Huge Jazz Run Late In Second Quarter

On Saturday in Vivint Arena, Talen Horton-Tucker and Lauri Markkanen caught fire in the second quarter to cut into the large Celtics lead.

4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Hits First Quarter Buzzer-Beater Against Boston

Lauri Markkanen hit a three at the first-quarter buzzer to give the Jazz some momentum against a hot Boston Celtics team.

4 years ago

Utah Warriors Can’t Overcome First Half Deficit, Lose To New Orleans Gold

The Utah Warriors, 2-1, traveled to Shrine Stadium in Louisiana to take on the New Orleans Gold, 1-3, on Saturday, March 18.

4 years ago

Southern Utah Loses To Notre Dame In First Ever Tournament Appearance

Southern Utah, 23-9, traveled to Purcell Pavilion to take on Notre Dame, 25-5, in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

4 years ago

Real Salt Lake Midfielder Diego Luna Named To U-20 U.S. Youth National Team

Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna will play for the U-20 United States Youth National Team in Spain. The 19-year-old has played 15 games for RSL.

4 years ago

Utah’s Athletic Director Mark Harlan Talks Pride In Women’s Basketball & Pac-12 Uncertainty

Utah's Athletic Director Mark Harlan joined KSL on Thursday to talk about the women's basketball tournament and conference uncertainty.

4 years ago

Report: New Orleans Saints Sign Former BYU RB Jamaal Williams

According to ESPN Writer Adam Schefter, former BYU runningback Jamaal Williams is signing a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

4 years ago

Report: Ravens Place Restricted Free Agent Tender On Tyler Huntley

According to Jeff Zrebiec, the Baltimore Ravens will use the right-of-first-refusal tender on Pro Bowl QB Tyler Huntley.

4 years ago

Reports: Bowling Green Hiring Southern Utah Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Simon

Bowling Green is hiring SUU basketball coach Todd Simon. In 2023, Simon led the Thunderbirds to the WAC's third seed with a 22-12 record.

4 years ago

SLC Star’s Frank Jackson Named G League Player Of Week

Frank Jackson was named the G League player of the week for the second time as a member of the Salt Lake City Stars.

4 years ago

Jazz Sign Guard Kris Dunn For Rest Of Season

The Utah Jazz and Kris Dunn have agreed on a deal that would keep the 28-year-old guard on the roster for the rest of the season.

4 years ago

Real Salt Lake Loses Heartbreaker To Austin FC In Home Opener

Real Salt Lake lost in the home opener to Austin FC by one score, 2-1. Justen Glad scored the one goal for RSL.

4 years ago

Justen Glad Scores First Goal At Home For Real Salt Lake In 2023

In the 21st minute, Real Salt Lake defender Justen Glad tied the game at 1-1 in the home opener against Austin FC.

4 years ago

Southern Utah Pulls Off Comeback Win, Advances To WAC Championship Game

Utah Valley, 25-7, matched up with the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 21-11, in the semifinals of the WAC men's basketball Tournament.

4 years ago

Real Salt Lake Prepares For 2023 Home Debut Against Austin FC

Real Salt Lake faces off against Austin FC at America First Field for the 2023 season home opener this Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

4 years ago

How To Watch, Stream, Listen To Real Salt Lake In 2023 Season

Real Salt Lake is making their 2023 home debut this weekend. Here is how you can stay up-to-date with your favorite MLS team.

4 years ago

Real Salt Lake To Compete, Host Two Games In This Year’s Leagues Cup

Real Salt Lake will compete against the best clubs in this year's Leagues Cup tournament. Two games will be played at America First Field.

4 years ago

This Day In Utah Sports History: Utah, BYU Basketball’s Last Conference Tournament Meeting

On March 9, 2006, The Utah and BYU men's basketball teams matched up in the quarterfinals of the 2006 Mountain West Conference Tournament.

4 years ago

Southern Utah Women’s Basketball Advances To WAC Semifinals On Buzzer-Beater

A three-point dagger by Cherita Daugherty sent the Southern Utah Thunderbirds Women's Basketball team to the WAC Tournament semifinals.

4 years ago

Utah Tech Stuns Stephen F. Austin In First Round Of WAC Tournament

The Utah Tech Trailblazers men's basketball team matched up against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in the 1st Round of the WAC basketball tournament on Tuesday.

4 years ago

Weber State’s Season Ends In Double Overtime Thriller Against Montana State

The Weber State Wildcats, 18-14, faced off against the Montana State Bobcats, 23-9, in Boise at the Big Sky basketball tournament.

4 years ago