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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

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Porpsects: Robert Woodard

The Utah Jazz own the 34th pick in the NBA draft. Mississippi State forward Robert Woodard projects and a strong 3-And-D role player in the first round.
6 years ago

Mock Drafts Fond Of USU’s Merrill, BYU’s Childs

The November 18 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching and both Utah State guard Sam Merrill and BYU forward Yoeli Childs are seeing their names on mock drafts.
6 years ago

Ryan Smith Buys Jazz, Draft Options, And The Mailbag

In the latest Jazz Notes Podcast, Ben Anderson explores the sale of the Utah Jazz to Ryan Smith, four draft prospects, and answers your mailbag questions.
6 years ago

NBA To Extend Deadline To Negotiate Season Schedule

The NBA Players Associaton vice president Malcolm Brogdon said he expects the players and the league owners to extend the deadline to negotiate offseason dates.
6 years ago

NBA Allowing Practice Facilities To Reopen

The NBA is allowing its teams to reopen their practice facilities to host offseason workouts according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
6 years ago

The Legacy Of The Miller Family And The Utah Jazz

As the Miller family prepares to part ways with the Utah Jazz, fans of the franchise should hope their legacy lives on under new ownership.
6 years ago

Jazz Players React To Team Being Sold To Ryan Smith

Utah Jazz players shared their thoughts on the Miller Family's surprising sale of the franchise to Qualtrics CEO and long time Jazz fan Ryan Smith.
6 years ago

What Does Utah Jazz New Owner Ryan Smith Bring To The Team?

The Utah Jazz announced Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith will be the team's new owner by year's end, but what does the 40-year-old tech wizard offer the Jazz?
6 years ago

Ryan Smith Intends To Keep Jazz In Utah After Buying Team

The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies announced they are selling the Utah Jazz to Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith, who plans to keep the team in the state of Utah.
6 years ago

Miller Family Selling Majority Control Of Utah Jazz To Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith

The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies announced they are selling majority control of the Utah Jazz to Qualtrics Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Smith.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: European Options

With the NBA draft less than a month away, we look at the top European prospects that could hear their names called by the Utah Jazz.
6 years ago

Poll: The Utah Jazz All-Time Best Nicknames – Round One

There's nothing better than a good sports nickname and the Utah Jazz have more than their fair share. But which nickname is the best in Jazz history?
6 years ago

Report: NBA Training Camp May Start December 1

With the NBA season opening as early as December 22, training camp may begin by December 1. What does that mean for the Utah Jazz and free agency?
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Kira Lewis

In our latest Utah Jazz NBA draft preview, we breakdown Alabama guard Kira Lewis. Lewis is one of the fastest guards in the draft, could he help the Jazz?
6 years ago

John Stockton Made NBA Debut On This Day 36 Years Ago

Future Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz legend John Stockton made his NBA debut on October 26, 1984. Stockton was one of three Hall of Famers to debut 36 years ago.
6 years ago

David Stockton Signs With Basketball Team In Puerto Rico

David Stockton, son of former Utah Jazz Hall of Famer will continue his professional basketball career in Puerto Rico. The guard played for the Jazz in 2018.
6 years ago

NBA On Christmas, Jazz Draft Watch, And Mailbag Questions

The NBA may be beginning its season on Christmas Day, if not sooner. What does that mean for the Utah Jazz? And we answer you mailbag questions.
6 years ago

Donald Trump Dunked Over By Jazz Bear At Michael Jordan Flu Game

In a video posted to Twitter, future President Donald J. Trump posed as a prop to be dunked over by the Utah Jazz bear at the infamous Michael Jordan "Flu Game."
6 years ago

NBA Not Ruling Out Christmas Day Start, If Not Sooner

The NBA Finals just concluded but the league is already eyeing a start date for next season and hasn't ruled out opening the calendar on Christmas Day.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Cole Anthony

Cole Anthony is one of the most talented prospects in the NBA draft but struggled with inefficiency and injuries at UNC. Would he fit with the Utah Jazz?
6 years ago

NBA To Hold Virtual Draft In ESPN Studios

The NBA will hold a virtual draft on November 18 with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum live at the ESPN studios in Bristol.
6 years ago

NBA2K Releases Jazz Player Ratings

Donovan Mitchell is the Utah Jazz highest rated player in the updated NBA2k ratings. How do he and Rudy Gobert compare to the Jazz All-Time roster?
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Desmond Bane

In the latest Utah Jazz NBA draft breakdown, we look at TCU Horned Frogs senior guard Desmond Bane who is one of the draft's best shooters.
6 years ago

Report: Pelicans Hiring Stan Van Gundy As Next Head Coach

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, 12-year NBA signal-caller Stan Van Gundy will be the next head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
6 years ago