Avatar photo

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

Report: Former Lone Peak Star Jackson Stays With Pistons

Former Lone Peak High School guard Frank Jackson has signed a two-year contract to remain with the Detroit Pistons.
5 years ago

On The Mend, Conley Adopts Recruiting Role With Gay

After being injured during the playoffs, Mike Conley may have given the team the biggest assist of the summer with former teammate Rudy Gay.
5 years ago

Jazz Introduce Paschall, Gay, And Whiteside

The Utah Jazz introduced Eric Paschall, Rudy Gay, and Hassan Whiteside on Monday as the three gathered in Las Vegas during summer league.
5 years ago

Ingles Honored Late Jazz Therapist Doug Birrell At Olympics

Joe Ingles posted a message on Instagram showing how he honored late Utah Jazz massage therapist Doug Birrell at the Olympic games.
5 years ago

Ingles And Exum Win Bronze With Big Second Half Performances

Joe Ingles made history as he helped lead the Australian Men's National Team to their first bronze medal at the Olympic games.
5 years ago

Trent Forrest Makes Case For Guaranteed Deal With Jazz

Trent Forrest proved he deserves a spot on an NBA roster with the way he played for Utah Jazz at the Salt Lake City Summer League.
5 years ago

Jared Butler Not Playing For Jazz At Vegas Summer League

Rookie guard Jared Butler will not be playing for the Utah Jazz at the Las Vegas Summer League according to general manager Justin Zanik.
5 years ago

Jazz Make Conley, Gay, Whiteside Signings Official

The Utah Jazz officially announced the signings of Mike Conley, Rudy Gay, Hassan Whiteside, and rookie Jared Butler.
5 years ago

USU’s Sam Merrill Traded To Memphis For Grayson Allen

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly trading former Utah State guard Sam Merrill to the Memphis Grizzlies for former Jazz guard Grayson Allen. 
5 years ago

Facing USA For Olympic Gold A Dream Come True For Gobert

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert said facing Team USA for the gold medal has been a dream of his since he was a child.
5 years ago

Is The Jazz Roster Finished?

The Utah Jazz have added three new players to the roster and could have as many as 14 contracts with Miye oni and Jared Butler.
5 years ago

Gobert, Doncic Battle To Final Possession In Olympic Semifinal

Rudy Gobert and the French National Team will face Team USA in the gold medal game after knocking off Luka Doncic and Slovenia.
5 years ago

Brantley, Hughes Bounce Back As Jazz Beat Grizzlies

Udoka Azubuike, Trent Forrest, Elijah Hughes, and Jarrell Brantley looked impressive for the Utah Jazz in their second summer league outing.
5 years ago

Udoka Azubuike Is Dunking Everything At Summer League

There has been no shortage of highlight-reel plays from Utah Jazz second-year center Udoka Azubuike at the Salt Lake City Summer League.
5 years ago

Jazz Made Changes, But Did They Get Better?

The Utah Jazz have added Rudy Gay and Hassan Whiteside to the roster, but are they a better team than they were last season?
5 years ago

Jazz Azubuike, Forrest Shine In Salt Lake City Summer League

Trent Forrest and Udoka Azubuike shined in their Salt Lake City Summer League debuts for the Utah Jazz white roster.
5 years ago

Report: Jazz To Sign Center Hassan Whiteside

The Utah Jazz have agreed to terms on a contract with free-agent center Hassan Whiteside according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. 
5 years ago

Report: Georges Niang Signs With Philadelphia 76ers

Former Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang is signing a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers according to multiple reports.
5 years ago

Teammates React To Conley Re-Signing With Jazz

Utah Jazz players shared their excitement about Mike Conley re-signing with the team both from the Olympics in Tokyo and on social media.
5 years ago

Exum, Ingles Shine In Olympic Quarterfinal For Australia

Joe Ingles and former Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum shined as Australia faced Argentina for the opportunity to advance to the Olympic semifinals.
5 years ago

Instant Replay: Conley Shares Wolf Of Wall Street Tribute In Jazz Return

Mike Conley replaced Leonardo DiCaprio's head in The Wolf Of Wall Street with his own in his announcement that he re-signed with the Jazz.
5 years ago

Report: Conley To Sign Three-Year Contract With Jazz

The Utah Jazz have signed All-Star point guard Mike Conley to a three-year contract extension worth $68 million to remain with the team.
5 years ago

Azubuike, Brantley, Hughes Have Big Opportunities At Summer League

Udoka Azubuike, Jarrell Brantley, and Elijah Hughes are looking to show their improved games at the Salt Lake City Summer League.
5 years ago

Jared Butler Not On Jazz Summer League Roster

Rookie guard Jared Butler is not listed on either roster for the Utah Jazz at the Salt Lake City Summer League.
5 years ago