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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

Jacqueline Cruz, Mother Of Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns Dies From COVID-19 Complications

Jacqueline Cruz, the mother of Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns passed away Monday after a battle with COVID-19 .
7 years ago

Gobert’s Comments Show Leadership, But So Does Mitchell’s Silence

Jazz fans should find solace in how the team's two best players have handled this unexpected situation, even if they adopted a different approach.
7 years ago

Gobert Says He’s Spoken To Mitchell About Fractured Relationship

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have begun the process of remedying their reportedly troubled relationship according to the Utah Jazz center.
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Teases New D.O.N. Issue #2 Shoe

Donovan Mitchell took to social media to tease the release of his second signature shoe through Adidas.
7 years ago

Ed Davis: Utah Jazz Season In Review

Inarguably, Ed Davis has had the most disappointing season of any Jazz player based on expectations this year.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Unveil ‘Youth At Home’ Program For Students’ Remote Learning

The Utah Jazz have unveiled a slate of programs aimed at supporting, educating, and inspiring students, families, and basketball fans
7 years ago

Report: Gobert, Mitchell Relationship ‘Doesn’t Appear Salvageable’

According to a report in the Athletic, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell's relationship "Doesn't appear salvageable."
7 years ago

Tony Bradley: Utah Jazz Season In Review

Tony Bradley entered year likely fighting to prove he belonged in the NBA and will end the season as one of the team's biggest surprise breakout contributors.
7 years ago

Ranking The Upcoming “Jazz Playback” Broadcasts

AT&T SportsNet and the Utah Jazz announced a new series of 'Jazz Playback' broadcasts that will air over the next month as the NBA remains in hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak.
7 years ago

The Best H-O-R-S-E Shots In Utah Jazz History

This is a collection of the best H-O-R-S-E shots in Utah Jazz history to spark Mike Conley's imagination.
7 years ago

Mike Conley: Utah Jazz Season In Review

Mike Conley found himself with the highest expectations of any Utah Jazz acquisition in team history. Did the veteran point guard finally find his footing just as the season was suspended?
7 years ago

Where Are The Jazz In Their Draft Preparation?

In the latest episode of the Jazz Notes Podcast, Utah Jazz Vice President Of Player Personnel sat down with Ben Anderson to discuss where the Jazz are in their draft preparation.
7 years ago

Mark Cuban Has ‘More Than A Sliver Of Hope’ NBA Will Return This Season

Mark Cuban joined KSL Newsradio to share his optimism that basketball fans would see the NBA return this season.
7 years ago

Nico Mannion, Son Of Former Ute, Jazzman Declares For NBA Draft

Nico Mannion, the son of former University of Utah and Utah Jazz guard Pace Mannion declared for the NBA draft Monday.
7 years ago

Joe Ingles: Utah Jazz Season In Review

Perhaps no player on the Jazz roster has faced more adversity on the floor this season than Joe Ingles, who after a slow start to the year has settled into his role off the bench.
7 years ago

Jordan Clarkson: Utah Jazz Season In Review

A review or Jordan Clarkson's first, and maybe only season with the Jazz.
7 years ago

Updated: Bulls Interview Jazz GM Justin Zanik

Utah Jazz General Manager Justin Zanik has once again become an eyed commodity for a front-office position from a fellow NBA franchise
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Proves The NBA2k Tournament Has Potential

The eSports format is ideal for a player with Donovan Mitchell's magnanimous, though boisterous personality that gives the game's viewers a real taste of how the star is wired competitively while plays the game.
7 years ago

Can Las Vegas Rescue The Utah Jazz Season?

Can Las Vegas rescue the Utah Jazz season? It seems that maybe the league's best hope of returning this summer to close out the 2019-20 NBA season.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Laying Off Staff Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies announced it was laying off employees from some of its approximately 80 companies including the Utah Jazz
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell And Georges Niang Podcast About Coronavirus, Drums, And A New Shoe Model

In the second episode of the Drive And Dish podcast hosted by Georges Niang, the Jazz forward was joined by Donovan Mitchell.
7 years ago

Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell Appear In New #TestUtahChallenge PSA for Coronavirus

Rudy Gobert sent out a tweet on Thursday asking Utahns to go to testutah.com to take part in an online assessment to better understand how COVID-19 has impacted the state of Utah, and whether they should seek testing.
7 years ago

Jazz’s Ingles and Mitchell On What Return To NBA Must Look Like

Donovan Mitchell and Joe Ingles discuss what would be required from the NBA before players can return to live action.
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Discusses Workout Routine, Shows Off Carlos Boozer Jersey

Donovan Mitchell provided an update to his status after testing positive for COVID-19, and showed off a Carlos Boozer jersey in an NBA2k stream.
7 years ago