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Utah Jazz Insider

Ben Anderson

About

Ben Anderson has been a Utah Jazz Insider for sports.ksl.com since 2019, and the co-host of Jake and Ben on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone from 2-6 PM. Ben has been a credentialed member of the Utah media since 2011, when he began his career as an intern for the Utah Jazz radio broadcast.

Expertise

  • Digital Media and content creator for Utah sports, focusing on the Jazz
  • Sports Radio Host since 2013
  • Host of the Jazz Notes Podcast since 2019

Experience

KSL Sports Utah Jazz Insider (2019 – Present)

  • Daily coverage and insight on the Utah Jazz
  • Credentialed media member
  • Host of the Jazz Notes Podcast

Radio Host KSL Sports Zone (2022 – Present)

  • Co-Host of the Jake and Ben Show from 10-12 p.m. on 97.5 the KSL Sports Zone
  • NBA Draft Night host

Radio Host KFNZ, KSL NewsRadio, and KALL (2013-2019)

  • Co-Host Gunther and Ben at KFNZ and KALL
  • National News Desk at KSL NewsRadio
  • Utah Football Pre-, Half, and Postgame Host

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English

Achievements & Awards

  • 2024 NSMA Sports Media Awards Finalist: Utah Sports Writer

Utah drivers can soon get custom Jazz, Mammoth license plates

Local drivers will soon be able to show off their love for their local teams with Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth license plates.
26 days ago

Jazz, Walker Kessler prepare for NBA Free Agency as Lakers loom

The Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler are preparing for NBA free agency to open this week while the Los Angeles Lakers loom
27 days ago

Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz all smiles on draft night

Brooklyn – On a night that could prove pivotal for both the franchise and the player, the Utah Jazz and Darryn Peterson looked like a match made in NBA Draft heaven. Projected as a potential No. 1 pick since his high school days at Prolific Prep, Peterson slipped past the Washington Wizards and fell to […]
1 month ago

NBA Draft notes on Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer at media day

NBA Draft media day took place Monday in New York City, revealing the personalities of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer
1 month ago

Caleb Wilson: 2026 NBA Draft Profile

Although pinned as the fourth-best prospect, Caleb Wilson will at least get a look from the Utah Jazz with the No. 2 overall pick.
1 month ago

Latest NBA draft intel: Why Peterson isn’t working out for Jazz

A significant shake-up appears to be brewing at the top of the lottery involving the Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa
1 month ago

Darryn Peterson: 2026 NBA Draft Profile

With the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is the most common name predicted to end up with the Utah Jazz.
1 month ago

Latest Utah Jazz draft intel on Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson

The NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, and the Utah Jazz continue their preparation to make the No. 2 overall pick.
1 month ago

Jazz Mailbag: Will AJ Dybantsa be on the board at No. 2?

In this week's Utah Jazz mailbag, we look at the likelihood that AJ Dybantsa is still on the board with the second pick.
2 months ago

New Jazz roster can become most talented in franchise history

The Utah Jazz roster is on the precipice of becoming the most talented roster in franchise history.
2 months ago

Utah Jazz getting out of draft lottery business at perfect time

With the newest lottery reform, the Utah Jazz are getting at the draft business at the right time
2 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: How likely is a top-3 pick to become an All-Star?

In this week's Utah Jazz mailbag, we look at the likelihood that a top-3 pick in this year's draft becomes an All-Star.
2 months ago

Jaren Jackson Jr. honors late teammate Brandon Clarke

Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. honored late teammate Brandon Clarke in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
2 months ago

Greg Ostertag named mayor of small Texas town

Former Utah Jazz center Greg Ostertag has been named the mayor of Mount Vernon, Texas after winning a narrow election.
2 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: What would it take it trade up to the No. 1 pick?

In this week's Utah Jazz mailbag, we look at whether or not the Jazz could trade up to the first pick.
3 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: What is the worst outcome on lottery night?

In this week's Utah Jazz mailbag, we look at the best and worst-case scenarios in the NBA Draft lottery.
3 months ago

Caleb Wilson: 2026 NBA Draft Profile

If the Utah Jazz land one of the top four selections, North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson will be a name to keep a close eye on.
3 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: How do Jazz stack up as talent evaluators?

In this week's Utah Jazz mailbag, we look at how the Jazz stack up against the rest of the league when evaluating talent.
3 months ago

Darryn Peterson: 2026 NBA Draft Profile

If the Utah Jazz remain in the top four picks of the NBA draft, Darryn Peterson will be a name to keep a close eye on.
3 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: What does the team need to add this summer?

In this week's Utah Jazz Mailbag, we look at where the team most needs to improve this summer.
3 months ago

Williams, Sensabaugh have different paths to same goal

Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams enter the offseason with the same objective, finding a full-time role on the Utah Jazz next season.
3 months ago

Brayden Burries: 2026 NBA Draft Profile

If the Utah Jazz slide into the middle of the lottery, Arizona guard Brayden Burries is a name they’re likely to consider.
3 months ago

Utah Jazz enter summer downplaying future playoff expectations

After spending most of the last four years positioning themselves for higher draft picks, the Utah Jazz appear ready to turn the page on their rebuild.
3 months ago

Jazz finish season with 22-60 record, await draft coin toss

The Utah Jazz dropped their final game of the 2026-27 campaign, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers 131-107.
4 months ago