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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

Lakers Replace Jazz Game By Celebrating Great Moments Between Teams On Twitter

The Los Angeles Lakers Twitter account began a thread using the hashtag #BestOfLakersJazz to celebrate great moments between the two teams who were set to play tonight in California.
7 years ago

Timeline Of Coronavirus, Wildest Two Weeks In NBA, Utah Jazz History

Recounting the wildest two weeks in NBA and Utah Jazz history, including the lead up to the coronavirus outbreak to the fall out from the league suspending its season.
7 years ago

AT&T SportsNet To Re-Air Modern Classic Utah Jazz Games

Starting Wednesday night, the AT&T SportsNet will re-air recent Jazz classics to help bridge the sporting gap until the NBA returns.
7 years ago

Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive For Coronavirus

The Brooklyn Nets are the latest team to be struck by the virus as four members of the roster, including sidelined superstar Kevin Durant.
7 years ago

How To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day As A Utah Jazz Fan

There may not be any parades or dinners celebrated with corned beef hash, but Utah Jazz fans can find joy in celebrating these St. Patrick's themed mementos from Jazz history.
7 years ago

Analyzing Mitchell And Gobert Coronavirus Frustrations

What should Utah Jazz fans thing about the reported rift between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert? Ben Anderson and Sarah Todd add context to the relationship between the Jazz All-Stars.
7 years ago

NBA Exploring June Return, G-League Season Likely Over

NBA owners are hoping to see the league return in June, while the G-League season may be over according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
7 years ago

Deseret News’ Sarah Todd Recounts Coronavirus Scare In Oklahoma City

The Deseret News' Sarah Todd joined KSL SportsBeat to recount her wild night in Oklahoma City covering the coronavirus scare, and her own brush wit the illness.
7 years ago

Report: Players Will Continue To Get Paid During Coronavirus Hiatus

The National Basketball Players Association has sent a memo to the player agents stating that they fully expect players to continue to receive their scheduled pay.
7 years ago

Rudy Gobert Donating To Part-Time Employees Amid Coronavirus Hiatus

Rudy Gobert is following in the footsteps of fellow NBA stars by pledging to help cover the expenses of Vivint Smart Home Arena employees while they are out of work during the coronavirus pandemic.
7 years ago

Will Utah Jazz Players Lose Paychecks During Coronavirus Hiatus?

The NBA's collective bargaining agreement states in the case of a force majeure event the league's owners may not be required to pay the players their entire salary if the rest of the season is canceled. 
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Working With Department Of Health, Players Quarantined

Utah Jazz players who tested negative for COVID-19 returned from Oklahoma City Thursday are met with the Utah Department of Health.
7 years ago

NBA Informs Utah Jazz, Teams Of Coronavirus Guidelines

The NBA sent its franchises and updated list of guidelines on how to handle the coronavirus pandemic after Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert tested positive.
7 years ago

LHM CEO Steve Starks Addresses Utah Jazz Coronavirus Exposure

LHM Group CEO Steve Starks provided an update on the Utah Jazz after stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus.
7 years ago

Adrian Wojnarowski And The Danger Of Blaming Gobert

Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that Donovan Mitchell had tested positive for coronavirus while seeming to point the finger at Rudy Gobert as the source of exposure.
7 years ago

My Personal Experience With Rudy Gobert And Coronavirus

Ben Anderson of KSL Sports details his interaction with Rudy Gobert who tested positive for coronavirus, and his communication with the Utah Department of Health
7 years ago

Report: Jazz/Stars Players Brantley and Oni Being Tested For Coronavirus

Utah Jazz players Jarrell Brantley and Miye Oni are being tested for coronavirus according to the Jeff Goodman of Stadium.
7 years ago

Warriors To Play Game With No Fans Due To Coronavirus Concerns

The Golden State Warriors will become the first NBA team to play a game in their home arena without fans due to rising concerns about COVID-19.
7 years ago

Gobert Cloned In Latest Vivint Ad

Rudy Gobert shows center Ed Davis the secret to his impeccable defense in the latest advertisement from Vivint Smart Home Arena.
7 years ago

Jazz Face Thunder In Potential Playoff Preview

With the two teams separated by just one game, the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder may be readying for a playoff preview Wednesday night.
7 years ago

The Utah Jazz Home Court Disadvantage

The Jazz have lost five of their last six games at home, including losses to the lottery bound San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns.
7 years ago

Healthy Jazz Finally Developing Chemistry And Continuity

With just 21 games remaining in the regular season, the Utah Jazz are finally showing signs of developing the continuity and chemistry needed to take the next steps as a roster.
7 years ago

Jazz Players And Dancers Celebrate International Women’s Day

Utah Jazz players took to social media to celebrate International Women’s Day on Instagram and Twitter
7 years ago

Jazz Look Extend League-Best Win Streak Against Raptors

The Utah Jazz will look to extend their league-best five-game win streak and atone for a 20 point thrashing at the hands of the Toronto Raptors in December.
7 years ago