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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

Jazz To Continue Popular Scholarships For Wins Program

The Utah Jazz will continue their popular program that awards scholarships for each win the team records this season. 
5 years ago

John Stockton Named To NBA 75th Anniversary Team

Utah Jazz legend John Stockton has been named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the league's unveiling of the first 25 players.
5 years ago

Jazz Host Favors, Thunder In Season Opener

The Utah Jazz will open their 2021-22 campaign Wednesday night at Vivint Arena against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
5 years ago

1. NBA Opening Night

With the league back in action, opening night across the NBA tops the list as the most exciting storyline entering the 2021-22 season.
5 years ago

Former BYU Star Elijah Bryant Leaves NBA For Anadolu Efes

Former BYU Cougar and Milwaukee Bucks guard Elijah Bryant announced he'd be signing with Anadolu Efes S.K. in Turkey.
5 years ago

2. Utah Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is one of the NBA's best playoff performers, but can he lead his team to a championship.
5 years ago

Jazz To Host Block Party For Opening Night

The Utah Jazz will host a block party before their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. 
5 years ago

3. Jazz Center Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert will have to sway the national narrative back in his direction when he takes the floor this season for the Utah Jazz.
5 years ago

Jazz Sign Malik Fitts To Two-Way Contract

The Utah Jazz have converted forward Malik Fitts contract to a two-way deal brining their roster total to 14 players plus two two-way deals.
5 years ago

4. The Jazz Run To The Playoffs

While the regular season should be a fun exercise for Jazz fans, success in the playoffs will be the final basis by which the team is judged.
5 years ago

Jazz To Announce Final Roster Monday

The Utah Jazz plan to announce their final roster on Monday, two days before the team's season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
5 years ago

5. Jazz Guard Mike Conley

After re-signing with the Utah Jazz this offseason, the health of Mike Conley may be the ultimate factor in determining the team's ceiling.
5 years ago

Gobert Teaming With Smith’s Food To Open Emergency Pantry

Rudy Gobert and Smith's Food are teaming with the Salt Lake Education Foundation to open a food pantry at Northwest Middle School.
5 years ago

6. Jazz Part-Owner Dwyane Wade

Though Dwyane Wade has been a part-owner of the Jazz organization for less than a year, his impact has already been felt across the state.
5 years ago

Former Utah State Star Sam Merrill Scores 30 For Grizzlies

Former Utah State guard Sam Merrill reminded fans why he is such a potent scorer in the Memphis Grizzlies 109-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
5 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Tells GQ How He Spent His First $1 Million

Utah Jazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell sat down with GQ Sports for their web series "How I spent my first $1 million" in the NBA.
5 years ago

Jazz Pass Final Preseason Test Against Bucks

The Utah Jazz proved they were up to the test in their final preseason game with a 124-120 win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
5 years ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook Sits Courtside With Jazz Owners Wade And Smith

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Imagine Dragons front man Dan Reynolds sat courtside with Jazz owners Ryan Smith and Dwyane Wade against the Bucks.
5 years ago

Rudy Gobert Shows Off Smooth Jump Shot Vs. Bucks

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert showed off his jump shot in the first quarter of the team's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
5 years ago

7. The NBA Trade Deadline

Though the Utah Jazz made roster tweaks during the offseason, the NBA trade deadline will be one to watch this season.
5 years ago

Jazz Ryan Smith And Dwyane Wade Celebrate LGBTQ+ Encircle Campaign

Utah Jazz owners Ryan Smith and Dwyane Wade spoke at the Silicon Slopes tech summit to celebrate the fundraising efforts of Encircle.
5 years ago

Jazz Won’t Have Black And White Jersey This Season

The Utah Jazz have released their jersey schedule, and for now, the team's rotation doesn't feature a black and white alternate.
5 years ago

8. Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson

Jordan Clarkson enters the season looking to defend his Sixth Man of the Year award after averaging better than 18 points per game last year.
5 years ago

Report: Zaire Wade To Join Jazz G League Affiliate Stars

Zaire Wade, the son of Utah Jazz part-owner and former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade will reportedly sign with the Salt Lake City Stars.
5 years ago