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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

NBA Expands COVID-19 Safety Protocols

The NBA and the NBA Players Association have agreed to new safety protocols due to the growing spread of COVID-19 exposure within the league.
6 years ago

The Opposite Journeys Of Joe Ingles And Dante Exum

Cavaliers guard Dante Exum will miss his opportunity to face Joe Ingles and his former team when the Utah Jazz play Cleveland tonight.
6 years ago

Jazz Look To Extend Win Streak To Three Against Cavaliers

The Utah Jazz are looking to extend their two-game winning streak when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
6 years ago

Former Jazz Guard Ronnie Price Joins Alma Mater UVU Coaching Staff

Former Utah Jazz guard Ronnie Price is joining the coaching staff at his alma mater Utah Valley University, UVU coach Mark Madsen announced.
6 years ago

Jazz Confident In NBA COVID Protocols

Despite a sudden rash of game cancellations, Jazz coach Quin Snyder and Donovan Mitchell said they are confident in NBA safety protocols.
6 years ago

Jazz Earn ‘Good Win’ In Ugly Fashion Over Pistons

The Utah Jazz earned a good, but ugly win over the Detroit Pistons thanks to Donovan Mitchell and the combo of Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley.
6 years ago

Jazz At Pistons: Game Night

Welcome into KSL Sports Game Night as the Utah Jazz travel to face the Detroit Pistons on the fifth stop of a seven-game road trip. 
6 years ago

Jazz Get Best Win Of The Season Over Milwaukee

The Utah Jazz got their best win of the season over MIlwaukee thanks to a new lineup, and the play of O'Neale, Mitchell, and Clarkson.
6 years ago

Jazz At Bucks: Game Night

Welcome to KSL Sports Game Night as the Utah Jazz take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have the league's best offense and are 4-0 at home.
6 years ago

Stars To Compete In Disney World G League Season

The Salt Lake City Stars are headed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney Resort in Florida for the G League season.
6 years ago

Barkley Defends Rudy Gobert On TNT After Insults From Shaq

After Shaquille O'Neal continued his attack on Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, former NBA great Charles Barkley came to the star's defense.
6 years ago

Jazz Enjoy Rare Shootaround Before Meeting With Bucks

The Utah Jazz enjoyed a rare opportunity to shootaround before facing the Milwaukee Bucks, where defense will be a priority in the game.
6 years ago

Jazz Preparing For Scorching Bucks Offense

The Utah Jazz will look to stem their two-game losing streak when they face the Milwaukee Bucks who own the NBA's top-rated offense on Friday.
6 years ago

Where Jazz Rank By The Numbers

A quick look at the Utah Jazz by the numbers eight games into the season. How do they stack up against the rest of the NBA statistically?
6 years ago

Four NBA Players Test Positive For COVID-19

Four NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19 in the league's latest round of testing according to the NBA and the NBAPA.
6 years ago

Familiar Flaws Haunt Jazz In Loss To Knicks

The Utah Jazz once again ran into familiar issues and fell to the New York Knicks 112-100 to go winless in back to back games.
6 years ago

Jazz At Knicks: Game Night

Welcome to KSL Sports Game Night as the Utah Jazz face the New York Knicks. The Jazz are looking to avenge a 130-96 loss to the Nets Tuesday.
6 years ago

Jazz To Sponsor College Scholarship For Each Win

The Utah Jazz plan to announce an initiative where they will sponsor a four-year college scholarship for each win by the team this season.
6 years ago

Jazz Look To Bounce Back Against Surprising Knicks

The Utah Jazz are looking to keep their perfect road record intact when they face the New York Knicks on the second night of a back to back.
6 years ago

Jazz Are No Shows In Blowout Loss To Nets

Rudy Gobert was dominated, Donovan Mitchell snapped out of his funk, and Bojan Bogdanovic fell back into his in the Jazz loss to the Nets.
6 years ago

Jazz At Nets: Game Night

Welcome to KSL Sports Game Night as the Utah Jazz face the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn will be without Kevin Durant when the two teams meet.
6 years ago

Jazz Prepare To Face Nets Without Durant

The Utah Jazz will face a short-handed Brooklyn Nets team who will be without the services of Kevin Durant due to NBA COVID-19 protocol.
6 years ago

Jazz Vs. Nets And The Team’s List Of Priorities

The Utah Jazz are preparing to face a short-handed Brooklyn Nets team, and Ben Anderson answers your mailbag questions on the team's rotation.
6 years ago

Gobert Claims No ‘Beef’ With Hall Of Famer Center Shaq

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert responded to the rumors that he has a beef with former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal.
6 years ago