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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

Former Jazzman Ricky Rubio Tweets Frustration Over Latest Trade

Former Utah Jazzman Ricky Rubio took to Twitter to express his feelings about being traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
6 years ago

Report: Jazz Assistant Coach Zach Guthrie Hired By Mavericks

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Zach Guthrie is leaving the Utah Jazz bench for an assistant coaching role with the Dallas Mavericks.
6 years ago

Jazz ‘Confident’ In NBA Draft Preparation, Finding Unique Player

The NBA Draft is just days away and despite changes to the pre-draft process, the Utah Jazz are confident they can find unique talent.
6 years ago

The Utah Jazz NBA Draft Big Board

The Utah Jazz own the 23rd pick in the NBA Draft. With a strong crop of players to choose from, we make our own KSL Sports prospect big board.
6 years ago

Report: Mike Conley Picks Contract Option With Jazz

According to Yahoo Sports Chris Haynes, Mike Conley will bypass the Early Termination Option on his contract and remain with the Utah Jazz.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Zeke Nnaji

The Utah Jazz will soon be on the clock in the NBA Draft, does Arizona freshman big man Zeke Nnaji fit the Jazz needs with the 23rd pick?
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Josh Green

The Utah Jazz will soon be on the clock in the NBA Draft, does Arizona freshman guard Josh Green fit the Jazz needs with the 23rd pick?
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Nico Mannion

The Utah Jazz will soon be on the clock in the NBA Draft, does Arizona freshman guard Nico Mannion fit the Jazz needs with the 23rd pick?
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Aaron Nesmith

Vanderbilt Aaron Nesmith is one of the best shooters in the NBA Draft, will he be on the board when the Utah Jazz are selecting at 23?
6 years ago

Report: NBA Sends Teams COVID-19 Fan Protocol

Accoridng to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the NBA has delivered teams its COVID-19 safety protocol to host fans in arenas.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Precious Achiuwa

With little more than a week before the NBA Draft, we look at Memphis freshman forward Precious Achiuwa and how he would fit with the Utah Jazz.
6 years ago

Poll: The Utah Jazz All-Time Best Nickname – Final Round

The final round of the KSL Sports All-Time Best Utah Jazz Nickname Bracket is set. "The Mailman" faces off against "AK-47."
6 years ago

Report: Former Jazz Guard Hornacek To Join Rockets Bench

Former Utah Jazz guard and one-time NBA All-Star Jeff Hornacek will reportedly join Stephen Silas' coaching staff with the Houston Rockets.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Named To NBA Social Justice Coalition

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was named as a board member on the NBA's Social Justice Coalition. Mitchell is the youngest board member.
6 years ago

Utah State Guard Sam Merrill Is Ready For The NBA Draft

Utah State guard and NBA Draft hopefully Sam Merrill joined the KSL Sports Fron Page to discuss his draft preparation and offseason workouts.
6 years ago

NBA Returning, Draft Prospects, And Mailbag Answers

In this Jazz Notes Podcast episode we look at the return of the NBA, what it means for the Utah Jazz, new draft options, and answer mailbag questions.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Aleksej Pokusevski

As the NBA Draft draws nearer, Aleksej Pokusevski, one of the draft's most intriguing prospects may be slipping to where the Utah Jazz are picking.
6 years ago

NBA Owners And Players Agree To Open Season On December 22

The NBA's owners and the NBA Players Association have agreed to begin the season on December 22. Training camp and free agent will open on December 1.
6 years ago

Potential Rudy Gobert Trade Options For The Utah Jazz

ESPN's Zach Lowe mentioned several teams could in the market for Rudy Gobert. What are the best trade offers each team could make to the Utah Jazz ?
6 years ago

Report: NBA Hoping To Have Limited Fans In Stands

The NBA may see fans in stands when its season begins. Shams Charania reported that the league is hoping to fill arenas at 25-50 percent of capacity.
6 years ago

Report: Gordon Hayward Wants Out Of Boston

Gordon Hayward is rumored to be looking for a new contract away from the Boston Celtics. Can he find one, and are the Utah Jazz an option?
6 years ago

Poll: The Utah Jazz All-Time Best Nicknames – Semi-Finals

The semi-finals of the Utah Jazz bracket for the best nickname is underway. It features four legendary players from team history in two matchups.
6 years ago

Report: Time Running Out On NBA Christmas Day Start

As negotiations continue between NBA owners and players, the hopes for a Christmas Day showcase to start the season are beginning to fade.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Tyrese Maxey

The Utah Jazz own the 23rd pick in the first round of the NBA draft. Despite a deep guard unit, would Kentucky's Tyrese Maxey make sense in Utah?
6 years ago