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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

Jazz Release Phases For Welcoming Fans Back to Vivint Arena

The Utah Jazz plan to welcome season ticket holders back to Vivint Arena in four phases throughout the season.
6 years ago

Jazz, Miller Family Providing Thanksgiving Meals To Those In Need

The Utah Jazz and the Miller family are providing 2,500 meals to homeless and low-income Utahns for the Thanksgiving holiday.
6 years ago

Jazz Will Allow 1,500 Fans In Attendance At Home Games

The Utah Jazz plan to allow 1,500 fans to attend home games in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic when the season opens.
6 years ago

Adidas And BODYARMOR Release Limited Edition DON Issue #2

Adidas the BODYARMOR Sports Drink are collaborating on a limited edition DON Issue #2 shoe for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell.
6 years ago

Report: Jazz Coach Diop Joins Rockets Bench

Longtime NBA big man and Utah Jazz assistant coach DeSegana Diop has reportedly been hired by the Houston Rockets.
6 years ago

Jazz Unveil New Dark Mode Court

Just hours after unveiling their new City Edition uniforms, the Utah Jazz revealed their updated Dark Mode basketball court.
6 years ago

Bucks Merrill Relying On Family Support To Begin NBA Career

Sam Merrill, the newest member of the Milwaukee Bucks is relying on family as his support system in the NBA.
6 years ago

Jazz Unveil Revamped Dark Mode City Edition Jersey

The Utah Jazz unveiled their new dark mode city edition jersey. The uniform pays homage to the state's diverse terrain through southern Utah.
6 years ago

Report: Jazz Agree To Contract Extension With Donovan Mitchell

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Utah Jazz and Donovan Mitchell agreed to a contract extension.
6 years ago

Favors, Clarkson Ensure Quality Bench For Jazz

The Utah Jazz increased the quality of their second unit after reportedly signing Jordan Clarkson and former Jazzman Derrick Favors.
6 years ago

BYU Guard Jake Toolson Plans To Sign With Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz plan to sign former BYU guard Jake Toolson to an Exhibit 10 NBA contract ahead of the beginning of the NBA season.
6 years ago

Report: Jazz Re-Sign Jordan Clarkson

The Utah Jazz and guard Jordan Clarkson have agreed to a four-year, $52 million dollar contract extension.
6 years ago

What Do Former Play By Play Voices Say About Jazz Rookies?

What did the play by play voices of Kansas and Syracuse have to say about the two newest Utah Jazz rookies?
6 years ago

Utah Jazz Free Agency Primer

With the NBA draft in the rearview mirror and Tony Bradley and Ed Davis moved in trades, how will the Utah Jazz approach free agency?
6 years ago

Report: Jazz Sign FSU Guard Forrest To Two-Way Contract

The Utah Jazz signed Florida State point guard and defensive specialist Trent Forrest to a two-way contract according to Shams Charania.
6 years ago

What Elijah Hughes Offers The Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz traded for Syracuse guard Elijah Hughes in the second round of the NBA Draft. Now, how can he help the team?
6 years ago

Jazz Pay Steep Price For Backup Center Azubuike

The Utah Jazz may have found the perfect back up for Rudy Gobert in Udoka Azubuike, but was it worth a first-round pick?
6 years ago

Utah Jazz Select Kansas Center Udoka Azubuike With 27th Pick In 2020 NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz selected Udoka Azubuike with the 27th pick in the first round of Wednesday's NBA Draft.
6 years ago

Jazz Have Intriguing Options With Second Round Pick

The Utah Jazz acquired an additional pick in the second round of the NBA draft and should have intriguing options with the 38th pick.
6 years ago

Jazz Trade 23rd Pick In Draft To Knicks For 27th, 38th Pick

The Utah Jazz have traded the 23rd pick in the NBA Draft and Ante Tomic to the New York Knicks for 27th and 38th pick.
6 years ago

NBA Releases Details On Upcoming Season Schedule

The NBA released new details on the format of the upcoming season, including matchups in the shortened 72 game schedule.
6 years ago

The Utah Jazz Pre-NBA Draft Podcast

Ben Anderson of KSL Sports and Sarah Todd of the Deseret News discuss the Utah Jazz options with the 23rd pick ahead of the NBA Draft.
6 years ago

The NBA Draft: By Position And Prototype

Breaking down the NBA Draft prospects by position and the prototypes the players will be asked to fill at the next level.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Malachi Flynn

The Utah Jazz will soon be on the clock with the 23rd pick in the NBA Draft. Would San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn fill a need?
6 years ago