Avatar photo

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

The Moment Five Jazz Players Launched Into Stardom

In honor of the historic NASA and SpaceX launch, we look at five moments current Utah Jazz players launched onto the national basketball scene.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Announce Departure of Walt Perrin For New York Knicks

The Utah Jazz and the New York Knicks officially confirmed the move by Walt Perrin from his role in Salt Lake City to New York.
7 years ago

Bojan Bogdanovic’s Injury By The Numbers

While it's clear the Utah Jazz are losing a major contributor in Bojan Bogdanovic, what do the numbers say about the impact the injury has on the season.
7 years ago

NBA Planning For Return In Late July

The NBA and the league's players association are pushing for a July return to close the season. Players are hopng for a clearler plan to emerge this week.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Would Face Gauntlet In Reseeded NBA Playoffs

As the league explores an opportunity to return, the Utah Jazz would face an unimaginable gauntlet in a reseeded NBA playoffs.
7 years ago

Best Performances From The Playing Career Of Jerry Sloan

Though Jerry Sloan was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a coach, he spent 11 years playing in the NBA. These are the best performances of his career.
7 years ago

Top Moments From Jerry Sloan’s Hall Of Fame Career

Former Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan passed away Friday at the age of 78. This is a college of the top moments from Sloan's playing and coaching career.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Quin Snyder Issues Statement On Passing Of Jerry Sloan

Current Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder issued a statement on the passing of hall of fame coach Jerry Sloan.
7 years ago

Deron Williams, Former Jazz Players React To Passing Of Jerry Sloan

Former Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams was one of several former and current players who memorialized Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Sloan who passed away Friday.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz, Miller Family Issue Statement On Life Of Jerry Sloan

The Utah Jazz and the Miller Family issued a statement after the passing of long time head coach Jerry Sloan. Sloan was 78 years old.
7 years ago

Quin Snyder Opens About His History, Life During COVID-19

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder opened up about his life before coaching. And what he has been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic on the Ingles Insight podcast.
7 years ago

Unseen Footage Of Karl Malone Discussing Michael Jordan

In previously unseen footage, Karl Malone describes how he views Michael Jordan and the Utah Jazz finals losses to the Chicago Bulls.
7 years ago

ESPN Names All-Time Utah Jazz Starting Five

ESPN named the All-Time Utah Jazz Starting Five. Who else could have made the list, and which players would round out the all-time roster?
7 years ago

Mike Conley’s Charity Comes From Gold Medal Winning Father

Mike Conley is donating $200,00 to charity in several cities across the country. The Utah Jazz guard said he first got a taste for charity from his father.
7 years ago

Disney World Emerging As Front Runner For NBA Return

Disney World is emerging as a strong front runner to host the remainder of the NBA season. The league has also explored options in Las Vegas and Houston.
7 years ago

Quin Snyder Recalls Passing Of Father And Kobe Bryant

For the first time, Quin Snyder spoken at length about the passing of his father, Gary Snyder. And, his time coaching Kobe Bryant with the Lakers.
7 years ago

Bojan Bogdanovic Undergoes Successful Surgery

Bojan Bogdanovic had successful surgery on his right wrist according to the Utah Jazz. There is no timetable for the forward's return.
7 years ago

Karl Malone Jr. Addresses Father’s Statutory Rape History

Karl Malone Jr. went on Instagram to address his father's statutory rape case from the 1980's after backlack following "The Last Dance" documentary.
7 years ago

Jazz Release New Classic Rebroadcast Game Schedule

The Utah Jazz have announced a new series of classic rebroadcast games that will air through mid-June. The games include the Jazz two funs to the Finals.
7 years ago

Which Utahn Is Deserving Of Last Dance Style Documentary?

With Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" coming to an end, which Utahn would you like to see start in a documentary series?
7 years ago

Report: Knicks To Hire Utah Jazz Walt Perrin As Assistant General Manager

According to The Athletic, the New York Knicks will hire Utah Jazz Vice President of Player Personnel to serve as Assistant General Manager.
7 years ago

Report: Bojan Bogdanovic To Undergo Season Ending Wrist Surgery

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic to undergo season-ending wrist surgery according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The forward will be available next season.
7 years ago

Karl Malone And Bryon Russell Turned Down Interviews For “The Last Dance”

According to director Jason Hehir, Karl Malone and Bryon Russell turned down interviews for "The Last Dance" documentary.
7 years ago

Georges Niang Details New NBA Workout At Practice Facilities

As NBA teams reopen their practice facilities, Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang detailed his new NBA workout, and how he's staying engaged off the floor.
7 years ago