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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

Back To School: Current Jazz Players Best College Games

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Districts across the country are welcoming students back to school today. While some may be homeschooling during this unique era, others have flooded elementary, junior, and high schools, as college campuses have opened sporadically around the nation. With the Utah Jazz enjoying a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Denver […]
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Dazzles In Historic Jazz Win

Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points for the Utah Jazz in their game four victory over the Denver Nuggets to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
6 years ago

Jazz Want Controlled Urgency In Game Four

Quin Snyder wants to see his Utah Jazz roster come out with a controlled urgency to match the Denver Nuggets in a crucial game four meeting.
6 years ago

Jazz Praise O’Neale, Attention To Detail Ahead Of Game Four

While the Utah Jazz are in the midst of an offensive explosion, Joe Ingles and Donovan Mitchell credited Royce O'Neale with the team's surge.
6 years ago

Former BYU, Saints QB Taysom Hill Announces Birth Of Son Beau

Taysom Hill and his wife Emily welcomed the birth of their first child, Beau Nixon, in an Instagram post on Saturday afternoon.
6 years ago

Lackluster Nuggets Defense Has No Answers For Jazz

The Denver Nuggets continued to struggle on defense in game three and the Utah Jazz took a 2-1 series lead after their second consecutive blowout win.
6 years ago

Jazz Face Tough Test Making Adjustments After Win

The Utah Jazz have the momentum in their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets but making adjustments after a victory can prove difficult in the postseason.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell To Appear On Cover Of Slam Magazine

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell will appear on the cover of the newest edition of the Slam Magazine Kicks edition with the D.O.N. Issue #2 shoe.
6 years ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Win NBA Draft Lottery

The Minnesota Timberwolves won the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. The franchise will have the top overall pick in October's NBA Draft.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Showing New Maturity On The Floor For Jazz

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has faced his fair share of adversity off the floor. Now he's using that adversity to show new maturity on the court.
6 years ago

Mike Conley Will Return For Jazz Game Three

The Utah Jazz expect Mike Conley to be back in the lineup when they host the Denver Nuggets in game three of their playoff series on Friday.
6 years ago

Rudy Gobert “Denver Must Be The Better Team”

Rudy Gobert said he will trust the experts on who the better team is between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets with the series tied at 1-1.
6 years ago

Mitchell Masterpiece Evens Jazz Series With Nuggets

Donovan Mitchell followed up his historic game one outing with a masterpiece against the Denver Nuggets, evening the Utah Jazz series at one game apiece.
6 years ago

Jazz Need Rebounding, Improved Royce O’Neale In Game Two

Quin Snyder wants to see the Utah Jazz continue to crash the defensive glass, while the team needs more out of forward Royce O'Neale in game two.
6 years ago

Jazz Conley Will Quarantine For Four Days In Orlando Bubble

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley will have to quarantine for four days after returning to the NBA bubble on Tuesday. The guard missed the Jazz playoff opener.
6 years ago

Report: NBA Will Host Virtual Draft Combine

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the combine would be held at regional locations throughout the country in September ahead of the October 16 draft.
6 years ago

What Are Nuggets Saying About Mitchell, Jazz In Game Two?

While the Utah Jazz are looking to control their execution in game two, the Denver Nuggets are looking for an answer on how to control Donovan Mitchell.
6 years ago

Knicks Johnnie Bryant Hire Deepens Donovan Mitchell Connections

The New York Knicks continue to strengthen their bonds with Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell after reported hiring Jazz assistant coach Johnnie Bryant.
6 years ago

Day Game Helps Jazz Rest In Quick Turnaround Playoffs

The Utah Jazz are having to play long minutes in quick turnarounds during the NBA playoffs. But a scheduling quirk has worked in their favor.
6 years ago

Mike Conley Rejoins Jazz Inside NBA Bubble

According to the Utah Jazz, Mike Conley has returned to the NBA bubble after leaving on Sunday to be with his wife for the birth of thier child.
6 years ago

History Made By Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell made history recording 57 points in game one of the playoff series against the Denver Nuggets.
6 years ago

Historic 57 Point Game From Mitchell Not Enough Against Nuggets

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had a record setting performance scoring 57 points, but the Jazz dropped game one of their playoff series to Denver 135-125.
6 years ago

Jazz Will Start Juwan Morgan With Conley Out

The Utah Jazz will start Juwan Morgan in place of Mike Conley who left the NBA bubble to be with his wife after the birth of his son on Sunday.
6 years ago

Jazz Preparing For Game One Against Nuggets Without Conley

The Utah Jazz are preparing to host the Denver Nuggets in game one without point guard Mike Conley. Who will the Jazz start in his place?
6 years ago