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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

John Stockton Wanted No Part Of Michael Jordan’s Last Dance ‘Puff Piece’

Utah Jazz Hall of Famer John Stockton was reluctant to talk about Michael Jordan in ESPN's The Last Dance "Puff Piece" according to director Jason Hehir.
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell New Signature Shoes Help Raise $25,000 For ALL IN Challenge

Donovan Mitchell's auction that included courtside seats, a game-worn gear and access to his new signature sneaker raised $25,000 for the ALL IN Challenge
7 years ago

Report: Fans Will Be Updated On NBA Ticket Policy Monday

Fans will be updated on the NBA ticket policy beginning Monday according to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania.
7 years ago

Quin Snyder’s Easy Dessert Recipe

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder shared his easy dessert recipe in the team's first quarantine cookbook offering. Snyder made an Oreo ice cream pie.
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Responds To Father Of Boy Killed In Motorcycle Accident

Donovan Mitchell responded to the father of a 10-year-old boy killed in a motorcycle accident who says his son will be cremated in Mitchell's jersey.
7 years ago

Rudy Gobert Congratulates University Of Utah Graduates

Rudy Gobert appeared on twitter to extend congratulations to the University of Utah Graduates during a virtual ceremony over the weekend.
7 years ago

Delaying 2020 NBA Draft Combine Is Good For League

Delaying the 2020 NBA draft's events is likely good news for the future of the 2019-20 NBA season.
7 years ago

As May Opens, Where Does The NBA Stand?

Though commissioner Adam Silver has yet to set a firm return to date, the tea leaves appear to show the NBA is trending in a positive direction.
7 years ago

Mike Conley Recalls First Time Meeting Michael Jordan As A Child

Mike Conley told the story of his iconic photo with Michael Jordan, and the one opportunity he wouldn't pass up to hang out with the superstar.
7 years ago

You Can Win A Round Of Golf With Utah Jazz Guard Mike Conley

Mike Conley is the latest Utah Jazz player to take the ALL In Challenge. You can bid on a round of golf with Conley and two friends in New Albany, Ohio.
7 years ago

Can Disney World Save The NBA Season?

As the NBA looks for an opportunity to return to finish its 2019-20 NBA season, Disney World has reportedly offered its properties in Orlando to host the remainder of the games.
7 years ago

Georges Niang Learned The Hard Way How To Address Coach Quin Snyder

Joining the "Ingles Insight" podcast, Georges Niang recalled his first interaction with his Coach Quin Snyder after getting called up from the Jazz G-League affiliate Salt Lake City Stars.
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Was Scared By Russell Westbrook As A Rookie

Donovan Mitchell told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that his biggest fear as a rookie was getting caught staring at All-Star Russell Westbrook, a matchup that would eventually turn in the Jazz favor.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz, Larry H. MIller Companies To Hold Massive “Drive and Assist” Food Drive

The Larry H. Miller companies, including the Utah Jazz will hold a massive good drive beginning April 30 and running through May 6 in an effort to support the Utah Food Bank
7 years ago

Mike Conley Shares Love For Utah, Michael Jordan In NBA Twitter Takeover

Mike Conley took over the NBA's Twitter account to answer fan questions about Michael Jordan, his ambidexterity, and his love for the state of Utah.
7 years ago

Utah Company Leading The Way To Keep NBA Players Ready For The Season

Lifetime Products, a Utah owned company is leading the push to keep the Utah Jazz and the rest of the NBA outfitted with basketball hoops while the league is in hiatus.
7 years ago

Stockton And Malone Jazz Voted Best Team To Never Win A Title

Widdled down from 64 teams, the 1996-97 Utah Jazz were named the best NBA team to never win a title by SB Nation
7 years ago

Must See Documentaries For “Last Dance” Wary Jazz Fans

From the partnership of Stockton and Malone, to the playing days of head coach Jerry Sloan, a number of documentaries exist that should satisfy Last Dance wary Jazz fans.
7 years ago

NBA Will Push Target Date For Opening Facilities Back To May 8

The NBA is anxious to return to the court in light of the coronavirus pandemic but wants to assure itself that it isn't risking further delays by reopening its doors too quickly. 
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Players May Be Able To Return To Practice Facility Next Week

An NBA insider said that teams in cities with looser stay-at-home restrictions may be allowed to return to practice facilities as soon as May 1.
7 years ago

The Complete 2019-20 Report Card For Each Utah Jazz Player

With the NBA season at a standstill, this is the complete report card and letter grade for each Utah Jazz rotation player this season.
7 years ago

Jazz Fans Should Make Time For Michael Jordan “Last Dance” Documentary

Regardless of past pain, Jazz fans should face their fears and make time to watch The Last Dance 10 part series.
7 years ago

Joe Ingles On Family, Returning To Play, And Stealing Matt Harpring’s Job

Joe Ingles discussed his life during the coronavirus pandemic including the extra time with his family, his doubts about returning this season, and what he plans to do once his playing career is over.
7 years ago

Jordan Love Gets Support From Donovan Mitchell, Fellow NFL Stars During Draft

Fellow athletes Donovan Mitchell, Derek Carr, and Dez Bryant extended their congratulations to Jordan Love after getting drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL Draft. 
7 years ago