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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

Woozy Jazz Fan Gets Emotional Over Ingles After Surgery

In a tweet from Preston Houskeeper, a young Utah Jazz fan rants about his favorite Jazz players after undergoing oral surgery.
5 years ago

Lillard Claims To Be NBA’s Best Rapper, Jazz Oni Yawns

Utah Jazz guard Miye Oni responded to Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard on Twitter over his claim to be the NBA's best rapper.
5 years ago

Best Career Game From Each New Jazz Player

The career-best performances from Rudy Gay, Hassan Whiteside, Eric Paschall, and Jared Butler before joining the Utah Jazz.
5 years ago

Position Battles To Eye During Jazz Training Camp

Though the top of the rotation remains the same, there are a few position battles to watch during the Utah Jazz training camp.
5 years ago

Dwyane Wade, Jazz Players Honor Kobe Bryant On Birthday

Dwyane Wade and Jordan Clarkson remembered superstar Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 43rd birthday.
5 years ago

Kuzma Pays Tribute To Utah With Enormous Back Tattoo

Former University of Utah forward Kyle Kuzma paid tribute to the state where he played college basketball with a large back tattoo.
5 years ago

Lillard Returns To Weber State For Alumni Classic, Address Trade Rumors

Damian Lillard returned to his roots as he hosted the Alumni Classic at Weber State in Ogden, Utah on Friday night
5 years ago

Jazz Have Easiest Schedule, 26 National TV Games

The Utah Jazz released their regular season schedule including five holiday games, 13 back-to-backs, and two six-game home stands.
5 years ago

Five Must-See Games On The Jazz Schedule Plus One

With the schedule released, these are the five must-see games for Utah Jazz fans to mark their calendar for this season.
5 years ago

Ryan Smith Talks Jazz, Golf, And Danny Ainge

Ryan Smith discussed which Utah Jazz players have taken up golf, and his relationship with former BYU legend Danny Ainge.
5 years ago

Jazz Add Erdem Can As Assistant Coach

According to Sportando, Erdem Can is leaving Fenerbahce where he coached under Igor Kokoskov to join the Utah Jazz coaching staff.
5 years ago

What We Did, And Didn’t Learn From Jazz Summer League

With the summer league in the rearview mirror, we look back at what the Jazz did, and didn't learn over the last three weeks. 
5 years ago

How Queta, Merrill, And Childs Played At Summer League

Former Utah State Aggies Sam Merrill and Neemias Queta, and former BYU forward Yoeli Childs all competed at the NBA Summer League.
5 years ago

Jazz Wrap Summer League With Loss To 76ers

The Utah Jazz fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98 to finish their Las Vegas Summer League season with a 3-2 record. 
5 years ago

Jazz To Host Luka, Mavericks Christmas Night

The NBA announced the Utah Jazz are set to host Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Christmas showcase nightcap.
5 years ago

Rookie Butler Picks New Jersey Number With Jazz

Jared Butler, Rudy Gay, and Eric Paschall will wear new jersey numbers with the Jazz while Hassan Whiteside can choose an old favorite.
5 years ago

First Day Of School: How Jazz Players Fared In College Debuts

Marking the first day of school for many across the state, we look back at the college debuts for each Utah Jazz player.
5 years ago

Jazz Loss Ends Championship Hopes At Summer League

The Utah Jazz suffered their first loss in summer league, falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 94-90 and ending their championship hopes.
5 years ago

Jazz Vets Dominate Heat To Move To 3-0

The Utah Jazz second-year veterans showed up when the team needed them most in a dominant 85-65 win over the Miami Heat.
5 years ago

Azubuike Dunks On Summer League Star Yurtseven

Omer Yurtseven was the latest victim of Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike as the two players battled it out at summer league.
5 years ago

Jazz Mailbag: Uniforms, Rotation, And Ingles Future

With free agency and the draft in the rearview mirror, we answer Utah Jazz fans' questions about the future of the team.
5 years ago

Undrafted Trent Forrest Continues Success With Jazz

Trent Forrest used his success last season and in this year's summer league to prove he's worthy of his spot in the NBA with the Utah Jazz.
5 years ago

Jazz Stay Unbeaten As Forrest Comes Up Clutch

The Utah Jazz summer league roster stayed undefeated with a dramatic double-overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks 81-80.
5 years ago

Jazz Vets Stay Undefeated In Summer League

The Utah Jazz veterans that returned to play in the summer league have yet to suffer a loss after downing the Phoenix Suns 63-57. 
5 years ago