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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 Starters Look Ready For Regular Season Vs. Pelicans

The Utah Jazz starters looked ready for the regular season in their preseason home-opening victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
5 years ago

Clarkson Freezes Pelicans Defense With Pass Fake, Finish

Jordan Clarkson appeared to be in midseason form for the Jazz after recording his first true highlight of the preseason against the Pelicans.
5 years ago

Karl Malone Announces Partnership With Utah Food Bank

 Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone is beginning a lifetime partnership with the Utah Food Bank to fight hunger in the state.
5 years ago

9. Jazz Preseason Home Opener

The Jazz will host the New Orleans Pelicans in their preseason home opener, marking the first home game of the 2021-22 season.
5 years ago

Jazz Games Now Streaming On FuboTV

Utah Jazz games this season will be available on fuboTV, making streaming easier for fans who are wanting to watch the team. 
5 years ago

10. Jazz Forward Bojan Bogdanovic

Bojan Bogdanovic rebounded to form late last season and the Utah Jazz need him to continue to play at a high level with a healthier roster.
5 years ago

11. Jazz Fans Returning To Vivint Arena

Opening night for the Jazz will look significantly different when the team welcomes 18,000+ fans back to Vivint Arena.
5 years ago

Jazz President: TV And Streaming Broadcast Is Top Priority

Utah Jazz President Jim Olson said he and owner Ryan Smith are working daily to find a solution to the team's streaming options.
5 years ago

Mailbag: Can Jared Butler Crack The Jazz Rotation?

With Quin Snyder running a relatively tight nine-man rotation, can a rookie like Jared Butler find regular minutes?
5 years ago

12. New Jazz Front Office

Justin Zanik is only beginning his run as the head of the Jazz front office, but his success will be one of the top storylines of the season.
5 years ago

13. Utah Jazz Guard Joe Ingles

Joe Ingles enters the final year of his contract with the Jazz, set to make $14 million after turning 34 earlier this month.
5 years ago

Jazz Well Represented In NBA 75th Anniversary Ad

The Utah Jazz are well represented in the NBA's new advertisement celebrating the league's 75th anniversary season.
5 years ago

Report: Former Jazz G Milt Palacio Indicted For Insurance Fraud

Former Jazz Milt Palacio has been incited on an insurance fraud scheme that includes several retired NBA players according to NBC New York.
5 years ago

Butler, Hughes, Fitts Highlight Jazz Youth In Loss To Mavericks

Jared Butler, Elijah Hughes, and Malik Fitts showed that the Utah Jazz might have more young talent on the roster than previously known.
5 years ago

Jared Butler Breaks Kristaps Porzingis Ankles

Utah Jazz rookie Jared Butler flashed his impressive ball-handling skills after breaking the ankles of Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis.
5 years ago

14. Rudy Gobert Hunt For Fourth DPOY

Rudy Gobert will enter the 2021-22 NBA season looking to earn his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award.
5 years ago

Jazz Add List Of Stars To Injury Report Vs. Mavericks

The Utah Jazz may be nearly unrecognizable when they face off against the Dallas Mavericks tonight in their final road preseason game. 
5 years ago

Bogdanovic Will Sit Vs. Mavericks, Jazz Add Preseason Broadcast

Bojan Bogdanovic will miss his second consecutive preseason game when the Utah Jazz face off against the Dallas Mavericks.
5 years ago

15. Jazz Forward Rudy Gay

Having played four different positions during his long NBA career, Rudy Gay should have no problem figuring out his role with the Jazz.
5 years ago

Jazz Picked Second In GM Poll, Voted Best Home Court

The Utah Jazz were picked to finish second in the West in the NBA's annual GM poll, while the coaching staff received significant praise.
5 years ago

Butler Scores 16 In Debut, Jazz Fall To Spurs

Jared Butler offered some relief in the Utah Jazz blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs in their preseason opener.
5 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Proves Flamethrower Nickname Vs. Spurs

Jordan Clarkson wasted little time reminding Utah Jazz fans why he's earned the nickname "Flamethrower" during his NBA career.
5 years ago

Gobert, Ingles, Join Gay And Bogdanovic On Bench Vs. Spurs

The Utah Jazz will be without Rudy Gobert and Joe Ingles in their preseason opener against the San Antonio Spurs.
5 years ago

16. Jazz Christmas Night Game

The Utah Jazz will serve as the nightcap during the NBA's Christmas Day showcase against the Dallas Mavericks.
5 years ago