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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

Rudy Gobert Named To The All-NBA Third Team

Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz was named to the All-NBA third team. It's the third time Gobert has earned All-NBA honors, and his second third team appearance.
6 years ago

NBA Players Wear Shooting Shirts Encouraging Fans To Vote

NBA players are using their platform to encourage fans to vote. Players will wear "Vote" warmup shirts during the Conference Finals and Finals.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Stanford Guard Tyrell Terry

Continuing our NBA Draft Prospect previews, we look at Stanford freshman guard Tyrell Terry and how he would fit with the Utah Jazz.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Condemns Violence Against LAPD

Donovan Mitchell voiced his opposition to the violence aimed at two LAPD officers over the weekend. The Jazz guard has been outspoken against gun violence.
6 years ago

Pau Gasol Names Child After Gianna, Daughter Of Kobe Bryant

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol honored Kobe and Gianna Bryant when announcing the birth of his first daughter on Sunday.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz And The History Of The 23rd Pick

What type of player can the Utah Jazz expect with the 23rd pick? We look back at the recent history of players selected 23rd overall in the NBA draft.
6 years ago

Report: NBA Will Allow Advertisements On Practice Jerseys

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the NBA is allowing its team to sell additional advertisement space on practice jerseys next season.
6 years ago

Jazz Offseason Plans, Draft Update, And Mailbag Questions

In the latest Jazz Notes podcast we address the Jazz offseason plans, an update on the NBA draft, and answer mailbag questions from Jazz fans on Twitter. 
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Arizona Freshmen Trio

The Utah Jazz own the 23rd pick in the NBA draft. In the latest set of draft breakdowns, we look at three talented but flawed Arizona Freshmen.
6 years ago

Jazz Enter Offseason With Plan But No Road Map

The Utah Jazz enter the offseason with a plan for what they want to accomplish, but without the dates, or financial numbers on how to get there.
6 years ago

Report: NBA Rescheduling Draft In November

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA is leaning towards pushing the NBA draft back from October 16 to November 18.
6 years ago

Jazz Front Office Hints At Offseason Plans

With the season now in the rearview mirror, Utah Jazz front office members Dennis Lindsey and Justin Zanik discussed how to improve the team this offseason.
6 years ago

Rudy Gobert Named To NBA All-Defensive First Team

Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz was named to the NBA All-Defensive First team. It marks the fourth straight season the Jazz star has earned first-team honors.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Isaiah Stewart

In the latest Utah Jazz NBA draft prospect breakdown, we look at University of Washington center Isaiah Stewart who may resemble a former fan favorite.
6 years ago

NBA Celebrates 24th Birthday Of Donovan Mitchell

The NBA made a special seven-minute video to celebrate the 24th birthday of Donovan Mitchell. We chose our five favorite plays from the guard to honor the day.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Pays Tribute To Late Grandmother

Utah Jazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell posted a tribute to his late grandmother. The guard credited his grandmother with his career-best 57 point game.
6 years ago

Favors, Clarkson And The Utah Jazz Offseason Plans

In the latest episode of Jazz notes, Ben Anderson and Sarah Todd recap the season and discuss whether the Jazz should pursue Derrick Favors this offseason.
6 years ago

Knicks Introduce Former Jazz Assistant Johnnie Bryant

The New York Knicks officially announced the addition of former Utah Jazz assistant Johnnie Bryant to Tom Thibodeau's coaching staff.
6 years ago

Jazz ‘Golden Girls’ Win NBA Math Hoops Championship

Carden Memorial School six-graders Emma Peterson and Kapri Peterson won the Math Hoops Championship representing the Utah Jazz.
6 years ago

Ja Morant Named NBA Rookie Of The Year

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was named the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 season. Morant came up one short shy of being the unanimous honoree.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz NBA Draft Prospects: Jaden McDaniels

The Utah Jazz own the 23rd pick in October's NBA draft. In the first in a series of break downs, we look at Washington freshman Jaden McDaniels fit with the Jazz.
6 years ago

Report: Jazz Give NBA Much-Needed Ratings Boost

The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets recorded impressive television viewership in their game seven series finale. It was a needed boost for the NBA ratings.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz Enter Precarious Offseason

After a stunningly abrupt end to the 2019-20 Utah Jazz campaign, they enter a critical offseason to build a contender for next season.
6 years ago

Jazz Most Difficult Season Ends With Loss In Game Seven

After perhaps the most difficult season in Utah Jazz history ended with a missed Mike Conley three-point shot, as the Denver Nuggets won game seven 80-78.
6 years ago