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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 Sign Justin James To Two-Way Contract

The Utah Jazz signed forward Justin James to a two-way contract on Wednesday filling the team's final open two-way spot.
5 years ago

28. The 75th Anniversary Of The NBA

The NBA will celebrate its 75th anniversary throughout the season, commemorating the league's original start date in 1946.
5 years ago

29. Tracking Former Jazz Fan Favorites

While Utah Jazz fans will always be loyal to their home team, tracking these fan favorites add extra intrigue to the 2021-22 season.
5 years ago

Vivint Arena Adds New Black Signs, Drops Smart Home

The Vivint Arena signs on the outside of the Utah Jazz home arena have dropped the name "Smart Home" and are now black.
5 years ago

30. Jazz Opening Night Vs. Favors, Thunder

The Utah Jazz will face fan favorite Derrick Favors when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night one month from today.
5 years ago

Jazz Moving Training Camp To Las Vegas

The Utah Jazz are moving training camp to Las Vegas ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season beginning September 28.
5 years ago

31. Utah Jazz Two-Way Guard Trent Forrest

Trent Forrest led the Jazz in scoring at 15.8 points while also dishing out 6.8 assists, and grabbing 6.0 rebounds per game this summer.
5 years ago

32. Jazz Ridiculous Three-Point Shooting

Can the Utah Jazz continue to tickle the twine with new additions after setting an NBA record for three-point shooting last year.
5 years ago

33. The Return Of All-Star Weekend

The NBA will see the return of All-Star weekend this year, with the league taking the annual event to Cleveland.
5 years ago

Jazz Waive Jarrell Brantley

The Utah Jazz have waived forward Jarrell Brantley after appearing in 37 games over two seasons with Utah while averaging 2.4 points.
5 years ago

34. Jazz Living In The Luxury Tax

After re-signing Mike Conley, and adding several veterans, the Utah Jazz are projected to be more than $18 million above the luxury tax.
5 years ago

Shaq: Jazz Biggest Threat To Lakers In West

Shaquille O'Neal turned some heads when he said the Utah Jazz were the biggest threat to the Los Angeles Lakers championship hopes.
5 years ago

35. Three Jazz Players After The Olympics

How will the minutes and experience of Utah Jazz players during the Tokyo Olympics impact the team this season?
5 years ago

Jazz Practice Facility Gets Black And White Makeover

The Utah Jazz practice facility at the Zions Bank Basketball Campus has gotten a black and white makeover. 
5 years ago

36. Jazz Wing Elijah Hughes

Elijah Hughes enters the final season of his two-year contract with the Utah Jazz looking to prove he can compete at the NBA level.
5 years ago

Salt Lake City Stars Unveil Schedule, G League Tournament

The Salt Lake City Stars have announced their 2021-22 schedule beginning play on November 5 starting with a new tournament format.
5 years ago

37. Utah Jazz Training Roster Camp Invitees

Jarrell Brantley, MaCio Teague, and Derrick Alston Jr. are some of the training camp roster invitees for the Utah Jazz this season.
5 years ago

Dwyane Wade Decked Out In Jazz Gear At Rams Season Opener

Dwyane Wade was decked out nearly head to toe in Utah Jazz gear while attending the season opener of the Los Angeles Rams.
5 years ago

NBA G League To Add Mexico City Team

The Mexico City Capitanes will make their debut during the 2021-22 G League season, but the team will be stationed in Fort Worth, Texas.
5 years ago

38. Jazz Players Interactions On Social Media

With Utah Jazz players returning to the practice court, watching their interactions on social media has revealed their personalities.
5 years ago

39. Celebrities At Jazz Games

In recent years Vivint Arena has had its fair share of celebrities dropping in for cameo appearances at Jazz games.
5 years ago

Mailbag: Do The Jazz Have A Small Ball Center?

To help bridge the final stretch, it's time to answer your mailbag questions as the team prepares to return for open gym in the coming days.
5 years ago

40. Quin Snyder And The Utah Jazz Coaching Staff

All eyes will be on Quin Snyder and the Utah Jazz coaching staff ahead of the most highly anticipated season for the franchise this century.
5 years ago

41. Jazz Owner Ryan Smith

How will new Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith continue to influence change on the organization? That's story 41 in our countdown to opening night.
5 years ago