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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

Donovan Mitchell Faces Tough Field In Three-Point Contest

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell will face tough opponents when he competes in the Three-Point Shooting Contest on Sunday
6 years ago

Jazz Can Carry Momentum Into Break With Win Over 76ers

The Utah Jazz will look to recapture their lost momentum when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
6 years ago

Former Jazzman Richard Jefferson Trolls Nuggets Guard Jamal Murray

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was caught off guard by former Jazzman Richard Jefferson in a postgame interview last month.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz Quin Snyder Named Coach Of The Month, Again

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder has been named NBA Coach of the Month for the month of February after the team went 12-2 in the month.
6 years ago

Top Five Scoring Performances In Jazz History

In honor of the anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point outing, we look at the top five scoring performances in Utah Jazz history.
6 years ago

Jazz Comeback Falls Short Against Pelicans

The Utah Jazz fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 129-124 in game three of their four-game road trip which ends Wednesday in Philadelphia.
6 years ago

Jazz At Pelicans: Game Thread

Welcome to the KSL Sports Game Thread as the Utah Jazz are in New Orleans to face the New Orleans Pelicans for the final time this season. 
6 years ago

Jazz Hope To Cool Hot Williamson, Struggling Pelicans

The Utah Jazz are looking to sweep their season series against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight night in Louisiana.
6 years ago

Gobert Would Welcome Chance To Face Snyder, Mitchell In All-Star Game

Rudy Gobert said he'd gladly go against his Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder and teammate Donovan Mitchell at the All-Star Game.
6 years ago

Jazz Earn Professional Win Over Magic

The Utah Jazz beat the Orlando Magic 124-109 on the second night of back-to-back games thanks to 31 points from Donovan Mitchell.
6 years ago

Jazz At Magic: Game Thread

Welcome into the KSL Sports Game Thread as the Utah Jazz travel to Orlando to take on the Magic looking to avenge a loss last night.
6 years ago

Jazz Look To Bounce Back Against Magic After Loss In Miami

The Utah Jazz are making their second stop in Florida on consecutive nights when they face the Orlando Magic tonight.
6 years ago

Heat Follow Playbook To Beat Jazz In Miami

The Miami Heat followed the playbook for beating Utah, handing the Jazz a 124-116 loss in the first game of a four-game road trip.
6 years ago

Jazz At Heat: Game Night

Welcome to KSL Sports Game Night as the Utah Jazz take on the Miami Heat in the first game of a four-game road trip. 
6 years ago

What Must Jazz Accomplish In Second Half Of Season?

Ben Anderson of KSL Sports and Krytsen Peek of Yahoo Sports dicuss what the Utah Jazz have left to prove in the regular season.
6 years ago

Jazz Begin Four Game Road Trip Looking For Heat Sweep

The Utah Jazz will play their first game of a four-game road trip Friday as they hope for a season sweep of the Miami Heat.
6 years ago

NBA Investigating Allegations From Millsap Against Jazz VP Lindsey

The Utah Jazz are working with the NBA on an external investigation into allegations of bigoted comments made towards guard Elijah Millsap.
6 years ago

Ryan Smith, Apple CEO, Imagine Dragons Singer Team To Expand LGBTQ+ Safe House Encircle

Ryan and Ashley Smith, Tim Cook, and Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds are teaming to help expand the reach of Encircle.
6 years ago

Jazz Show No Mercy Against The Short-Handed Lakers

The Utah Jazz pummeled a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers roster 114-89 Wednesday night in front of a national audience. 
6 years ago

Elijah Millsap Accuses Jazz VP Dennis Lindsey Of Racially Pointed Remark

Former Utah Jazz guard Elijah Millsap alleges that Utah Jazz VP Dennis Lindsey made racially pointed remarks in 2014.
6 years ago

Jazz Vs Lakers: Game Night

Welcome to KSL Sports Game Night as the Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers in the final home game of the first half of the regular season.
6 years ago

Jazz Release Second Half Of Regular Season Schedule

The Utah Jazz will begin the second half of their regular-season schedule on March 12 after the All-Star break and will conclude on May 16.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell To Compete In Three-Point Shooting Contest

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell will be competing in the three-point shooting contest on All-Star night in Atlanta.
6 years ago

Former Weber State Star Damian Lillard Named To All-Star Team

Weber State product and current Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was named an All-Star reserve for the sixth time in his career.
6 years ago