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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

Quin Snyder Recalls Jazz ‘Traumatic And Eerie’ Failed Flight

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder recalled the frightening bird strike incident that forced the team plane to make an emergency landing.
6 years ago

Should The Utah Jazz Have An MVP Candidate?

With the top record in the NBA and fewer than 30 games left to play in the regular season, should the Utah Jazz have an MVP candidate?
6 years ago

Jazz Look For Season Sweep Over Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz can earn a sweep of the season series when they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
6 years ago

Jazz Flight To Memphis Rescheduled After Bird Strike

The Utah Jazz will fly to Memphis tonight after an earlier flight returned to Salt Lake after a bird strike grounded the plane.
6 years ago

Jazz Plane Returns To Salt Lake City After Engine Problems

A flight carrying the Utah Jazz as they flew to Memphis returned to the Salt Lake Airport after the plane experienced engine problems.
6 years ago

SI Tells Story Of John Stockton, Secret Gonzaga Pick-Up Games

According to an article from Sports Illustrated, Utah Jazz legend John Stockton is host to a secret Gonzaga pick-up basketball game.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell To Serve As University Of Utah Commencement Speaker

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell will offer the commencement speech at the University of Utah for the class of 2021.
6 years ago

Jazz Tie Franchise Record For Consecutive Home Wins In Cavaliers Blowout

The Utah Jazz won their sixth consecutive game, and 20th consecutive home game with a 114-75 blowout over the Cleveland Cavaliers. 
6 years ago

Continuity Key For Jazz On Micro And Macro Scale

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff discussed the benefit of continuity.
6 years ago

NBA Announces Draft Will Be Held On July 29

 The NBA has announced the dates for this summer's draft season, with the combine held June 21-27 and the draft on July 29.
6 years ago

Elijah Hughes Learning NBA Ropes As Rookie With Jazz

Despite limited playing time, Utah Jazz guard Elijah Hughes is learning the ropes of being an NBA player during his rookie season.
6 years ago

Jazz Sweep Grizzlies For Fifth Straight Win

The Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-110 to sweep the two-game weekend series and extend their win streak to five games.
6 years ago

Quick Turn Around Means Limited Adjustments For Jazz And Memphis

The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies will play for the second time in two nights, how they prepare on such a quick turnaround?
6 years ago

Jazz Survive Grizzlies Attack, Prepare For Rematch

The Utah Jazz survived the Memphis Grizzlies late push and held onto a 117-114 win despite leading by 21 in the second half.
6 years ago

Snyder, Niang Share Thoughts On Matt Thomas

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang and Quin Snyder shared their thoughts on the newest member of the team Matt Thomas.
6 years ago

Jazz Preparing To Face Grizzlies Three Times In Six Days

The Utah Jazz are preparing to face the Memphis Grizzlies in three of their next four outings in a span of just six days.
6 years ago

NBA Trade Deadline And The Moves That Impact The Jazz

In addition to trading for Matt Thomas, how where the Utah Jazz affected by the moves made by other teams at the NBA trade deadline?
6 years ago

Jazz Acquire Matt Thomas From Raptors

The Utah Jazz have acquired Matt Thomas from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a second-round pick according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
6 years ago

Colin Cowherd: James Harden Is Karl Malone

Radio host Colin Cowherd compared Brooklyn Nets superstar guard James Harden to Utah Jazz Hall of Famer Karl Malone. 
6 years ago

Bogdanovic Flourishes While Clarkson Struggles As Jazz Crush Nets

The Utah Jazz made no mistake about their competition on Wednesday night when they destroyed a decimated Brooklyn Nets roster 118-88. 
6 years ago

Is It Difficult To Welcome Players To The Jazz At The Trade Deadline?

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder discussed the NBA trade deadline, and the nuances when welcoming a new player mid-season.
6 years ago

Who Was The Best College Player On The Jazz Roster?

With the madness of basketball sweeping the country, who was the Utah Jazz best college player before making the leap to the NBA?
6 years ago

Jazz Bogdanovic: ‘Probably The Worst Stretch Of My Career’

Bojan Bogdanovic has struggled to find a rhythm in his second season with the Utah Jazz calling it the worst stretch of his career.
6 years ago

Jazz Return Home To Begin Homestand Against Nets

The Utah Jazz return to Salt Lake City for the first game in a four-game homestand Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets.
6 years ago