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

Kris Dunn Shows Off Fancy Footwork With Euro Step Layup

At the end of the third quarter in the game against the Dallas Mavericks, Kris Dunn took the ball on a fastbreak and made two defenders jump with a  smooth euro step finish.
4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Throws Down Crazy Alley-Oop Dunk On Dallas Defense

In the opening minutes of the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks, Lauri Markkanen caught a body on his dunk off of an alley-oop pass.
4 years ago

Shorthanded Jazz Get Off To Hot Start Against Dallas Mavericks

The Utah Jazz got out to a hot start against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Utah started 6/8 from the field and 2/3 from three.
4 years ago

LA Rams Not Tagging Former Utah Kicker Matt Gay, Will Likely Move To Next Team

It was announced on Tuesday that the Los Angeles Rams will not be using the franchise or transition tag on Matt Gay.
4 years ago

Real Salt Lake’s Glad Prevents Early Sounders Goal With Crazy Save

Defender Justen Glad kept the score tied against the Seattle Sounders with an impressive save in the 9th minute of the game.
4 years ago

Real Salt Lake Assistant Coach Matt Taylor Speaks On Upcoming Matchup

Matt Taylor, Assistant Coach for Real Salt Lake, went over the season-opener and the upcoming Seattle Sounders matchup in a recent interview.
4 years ago

Stanley Cup Trophy Will Be At The Maverik Center In Utah For One Day

The NHL's Stanley Cup Trophy will be in West Valley City, Utah at the Maverik Center on Saturday, March 11th. 
4 years ago

Mountain West Releases Utah State’s 2023 Football Schedule

The Mountain West Conference revealed the Utah State Football schedule for the 2023 season. The Aggies will play eight conference games.
4 years ago

Utah Tech Shocks Seattle U With Blowout Win

The Utah Tech Trailblazers men's basketball team, 12-17, went head-to-head with the Seattle U Redhawks, 19-10, at home in Burns Arena on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Utah Valley Clinches Top WAC Spot With Win Over Arlington

The Utah Valley Wolverines, 22-7, took on the UT Arlington Mavericks, 11-18, at home in the UCCU Center on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Tickets To Deciding Utah Valley Basketball Game Are Free Due To System Issue

Utah Valley Men's Basketball plays Arlington tonight for a chance to secure their spot atop the WAC. The game will be free to the public.
4 years ago

Talen Horton-Tucker Hits Back-To-Back Threes In Final Quarter

The Jazz were down by six in the fourth to the Spurs before Talen Horton-Tucker went on a personal 6-0 run.
4 years ago

Johnny Juzang Scores First NBA Points Against San Antonio

Johnny Juzang got his first NBA minutes and his first NBA points against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. 
4 years ago

Ochai Agbaji Leaves In Third Quarter With Leg Injury

Early in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs, Ochai Agbaji left and will not return with a leg injury.
4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Goes Off In First Half Against Spurs

In the first half against the Spurs, Lauri Markkenen showed off his scoring prowess from all over the court.
4 years ago

Talen Horton-Tucker Throws Down Tomahawk Jam Against San Antonio

Late in the second quarter against the Spurs, Talen Horton-Tucker drove from the wing and threw down a powerful one-hand jam.
4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Goes Coast To Coast, Dunks On San Antonio Defense

In the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs, Lauri Markkanen turned a steal into a nasty fastbreak dunk.
4 years ago

Weber State’s Jones Receives Fifth Player of Week Honor This Season

Dillon Jones secured the final Big Sky Player of the Week for the 2022-2023 season. It is Jones' fifth time receiving the honor this year.
4 years ago

Big Sky Tournament Brackets, Schedules Released For 2022-23 Season

The Big Sky Conference released the brackets for its men's and women's basketball tournaments for the 2022-23 season.
4 years ago

Former Ute Brian Johnson Named Philadelphia’s Offensive Coordinator

Former Utah quarterback and 2022 Philadelphia Eagles QBs coach Brian Johnson has been promoted to the Eagles Offensive Coordinator.
4 years ago

Instant Replay: Damian Lillard Drops Career-High 71 Against Houston

Damian Lillard put on a shooting clinic against Houston on Saturday, dropping a career-high 71 points while shooting 58% from the field.
4 years ago

Real Salt Lake Scores Two Goals In Three Minutes In Season Opener

Justen Glad and Damir Kreilach scored the first two goals of the season for Real Salt Lake in the season opener against Vancouver.
4 years ago

Kris Dunn Plays Well In First Half Against Spurs

Kris Dunn was on a mission in the first half against San Antonio on Saturday. It was Dunn's first home game as a member of the Jazz.
4 years ago

Utah Valley Men’s Basketball Gets Win Over Abilene Christian Wildcats

The Utah Valley Wolverines, 21-7, traveled to Moody Coliseum in Texas to take on the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 13-14, on Saturday.
4 years ago