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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

DON Issue #2 Set For New Release Date

There is finally an official release date for Donovan Mitchells second signature shoe. The Utah Jazz guard tweeted the release of the DON Issue #2.
6 years ago

New Rotation, Shooting Bolsters Jazz Past Grizzlies

A modified rotation and good shooting propelled the Utah Jazz past the Memphis Grizzlies for their second win inside the NBA bubble.
6 years ago

Donovan Mitchell In Players Tribune: Know What I Stand For

In his latest article in The Players Tribune, Donovan Mitchell asks the fans that wear his jersey to understand where he stands on social issues.
6 years ago

Jazz Preparing To Face Slumping, Injured Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz and the Memphis Grizzlies face off in a matchup of two poor shooting teams desperate for a win in at the NBA Campus in Orlando.
6 years ago

What’s It Like To Be An NBA Virtual Fan?

What's it like to be a virtual fan during an NBA game? We talked to one Utah Jazz fan who got that opportunity against the Los Angeles Lakers.
6 years ago

Jalen Rose Doesn’t See Mitchell Staying In Utah Long Term

ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose said that he doesn't necessarily see Donovan Mitchell signing a long term contract extension with the Utah Jazz.
6 years ago

Cold Shooting Fells Jazz Despite Improvement Against Lakers

Despite suffering another loss, the Utah Jazz showed signs of improvement against the Los Angeles Lakers, including 33 points from Donovan Mitchell.
6 years ago

Vivint Arena Dropping Smart Home Title

Vivint Smart Home Arena will drop the Smart Home porrtion of the building's name. A new Vivint Arena logo was displayed during the Jazz and Lakers game.
6 years ago

Gobert Finds Mitchell On Beautiful No-Look Pass

Much has been made of the relationship between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell over the last four months
6 years ago

Jazz Looking For Right Kind Of Threes Versus Lakers

Quin Snyder wants to see the Jazz take more catch and shoot threes in Orlando. A look at the stark difference in pull up and catch and shoot numbers.
6 years ago

Jazz Looking For Missing Aggression Against Lakers

The Utah Jazz will be looking for more aggression when they face the Los Angeles Lakers Monday. The team looked lethargic in their second game in Orlando.
6 years ago

Jazz Fears Without Bogdanovic Realized In Thunder Loss

Every fear the Utah Jazz may have had when Bojan Bogdanovic was lost for the season became a reality in a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
6 years ago

Bubble Boredom Adds Excitement To Games For Jazz

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder said that some of the boredom that exists within the NBA bubble has added excitement to the actual games for his players.
6 years ago

Game Preview: Jazz And Thunder Meet In Game That Never Was

The Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder will meet for the first time since Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in Oklahoma on March 11.
6 years ago

Jazz Better Off With Higher Seed, Or Better Matchup?

Should the Utah Jazz try to earn the best seed they can during the remaining seven seeding games, or aim for the best first-round matchup?
6 years ago

Report: Jazz, NBA Seeing Ratings Increase In Return

The NBA saw a steep increase in ratings during the opening night in Orlando. The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans nearly doubled typical viewership.
6 years ago

Mitchell, Gobert Carry Jazz To Late Victory Over Pelicans

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert carried the Utah Jazz late in a come from behind victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
6 years ago

Report: Zion Williamson Playing Against Jazz

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will be playing when they face the Utah Jazz in the NBA season reopener Thursday night.
6 years ago

Spida Mitchell Swings Into Disney In New Don Issue #2 Shoes

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell appeared in a new animation in full Spida gear swinging into Disney in his signature shoes.
6 years ago

How Jazz Fans Can Stay Involved In Games Outside Of The Bubble

The Utah Jazz are offering fans an opportunity to stay involved with the team remotely as they complete the season in Orlando.
6 years ago

Game Preview: Jazz Face Pelicans In NBA Return

The Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans will appear in the NBA's first game back after a four and a half month hiatus.
6 years ago

Jazz Understand Historical Importance Of Playing In NBA’s First Game Back

The Utah Jazz recognize the historical significance of their meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA's first game back.
6 years ago

Gobert Not Afraid To Challenge Zion Williamson At The Rim

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert said he isn't worried about getting dunked on by Zion Williamson if the two meet at the rim Thursday night.
6 years ago

Report: Jazz And Pelicans Will Kneel During National Anthem

The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans will kneel during the playing of the national anthem when they reopen the season on Thursday.
6 years ago