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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

Kuzma Can Become Fourth Utes Product To Win NBA Title

Kyle Kuzma has a chance to become just the fourth University of Utah Utes product to win an NBA title as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Miami Heat.
6 years ago

Mark Cuban Reunited Troubled NBA Guard Delonte West With Mother

Mark Cuban jumped at the opportunity to help former NBA guard Delonte West. After an eight-year career, West has called on hard times.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Utah State Guard Sam Merrill

In the latest NBA draft prospect breakdown, we look at Utah State senior sharpshooter Sam Merrill, and how he would fit with the Utah Jazz.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: BYU Forward Yoeli Childs

We look under the hood at BYU senior Yoeli Childs as an NBA draft prospect for the Utah Jazz. Childs is one of the most productive players in BYU history.
6 years ago

ESPN Doesn’t Rank Jazz Among NBA Contenders Next Season

The Utah Jazz weren't listed among the top 10 contenders in the NBA next season according to ESPN basketball analysts Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks.
6 years ago

Jazz Jersey Patch Has Raised $25 Million For Cancer Research

According to Forbes, the Jazz "5 for the Fight" jersey patch sponsored by Provo based Qualtrics has raised more than $25 million towards cancer research.
6 years ago

Demps, Dooling, Bey, Jones, and the Utah Jazz Mailbag

In the latest episode of the Jazz Notes Podcast, we the addition of Dell Demps and Keyon Dooling, plus two potential draft prospects and the mailbag.
6 years ago

Jazz Adding Demps, Dooling To Snyder’s Bench

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Utah Jazz are hiring former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps as an assistant coach.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Tre Jones

In a point guard heavy NBA draft, the Utah Jazz might be able to find a future starter by drafting for need in Duke guard Tre Jones, a floor general and strong defender.
6 years ago

Rudy Gobert Picks Lakers To Win NBA Finals

Rudy Gobert is picking the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Finals but says he would love to bring a championship to Utah with the Jazz.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Pays Tribute To Breonna Taylor

Donovan Mitchell continued his push for justice for Breonna Taylor on Instagram and Twitter asking when violence towards the Black community would stop.
6 years ago

Utah Company Not Renewing Jazz Suite After Racial Equality Protests

SME Contractors, a Utah based steel company issued a letter to the Utah Jazz that would not renew their arena suite after the NBA's social justice protests.
6 years ago

How Close Are The Utah Jazz To The Denver Nuggets?

As the Denver Nuggets have transformed into contenders in the Western Confernce, the Utah Jazz must ask how close they are to their first-round foe.
6 years ago

NBA Confirms Virtual Draft Combine Changes

The NBA confirmed new details on how it will conduct the virtual draft combine. The pre-draft process kicks off next week and runs through November.
6 years ago

Leaving NBA Playoffs Was Bittersweet For Georges Niang

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang joined former Jazzman and team broadcaster Thurl Bailey to discuss the team's bittersweet exit from the playoffs.
6 years ago

Commissioner Adam Silver Addresses NBA Relationship With China

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the ongoing business relationship between the league and China after criticism from American politicians.
6 years ago

Adam Silver: ‘Best Guess’ NBA Season Will Start In January

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told CNN contributor Bob Costas that is best guess is that next season will begin in January at the earliest.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Tyler Bey

In the latest NBA Draft prospect breakdown, we look at how Colorado junior forward Tyler Bey will impact games and could help the Utah Jazz next season.
6 years ago

Report: Donovan Mitchell Fifth-Best Franchise Player Under 25

According to NBA executives interviewed by HoopsHype, Utah Jazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is the fifth-best player under 25 to build a team around.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Appears On College GameDay

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell made a surprise appearance on ESPN's College Gameday. The Jazz showed support for his alma mater Louisville Cardinals.
6 years ago

Top 10 Utah Jazz Free Agency Targets

After identifying 32 potential targets in free agency for the Utah Jazz, we break down the top 10 free agents for the team to chase this offseason.
6 years ago

32 Utah Jazz Free Agent Targets

A full list of 30 potential free agent targets for the Utah Jazz that could be had by using the Mid-Level Exception or Bi-Annual Exception this offseason.
6 years ago

NBA Draft Officially Rescheduled For November 18

After several weeks of rumors, the NBA confirmed its plans to push the 2020 NBA draft back from October 16 to November 18.
6 years ago

Should Jazz Celebrate Or Rue Nuggets Conference Finals Appearance?

Should the Utah Jazz look fondly at the Denver Nuggets surprising run to the Western Conference Finals, or rue a missed opportunity for their own success.
6 years ago