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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

Jazz Can’t Overlook Warriors Before True Test Begins

Over their last 10 games, the Utah Jazz are 9-1 while the Golden State Warriors are 1-9. But while the Jazz playing their best basketball of the season, they can't overlook the Warriors as they prepare for a stretch of playoff-bound opponents.
7 years ago

Tougher Opponent No Tough Test For Red Hot Jazz

The Utah Jazz continued their impressive play against a hot Indiana Pacers team, and won 118-88, the second-largest margin of victory this season. 
7 years ago

Jazz Schedule Beefs Up, O’Neale Resigns, And Conley Returns

In the latest episode of the Jazz Notes podcast, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports and Sarah Todd of the Deseret News break down how Mike Conley looked in his return to the lineup and the implications of Royce O'Neale resigning with the team.
7 years ago

How Royce O’Neale’s Contract Impacts The Jazz Now And In The Future

The four-year $36 million contract Is a good deal for both Royce O'Neale and the Utah Jazz, but the length of the contract will require continued improvement from the third-year forward.
7 years ago

Are The Jazz Great, Or Are The Kings Simply Awful?

One alley-oop shows the enormous gap between the Utah Jazz and the Sacramento Kings. So how much do we know about this Jazz team?
7 years ago

Jazz Can’t Stop Ingram, Snap 10 Game Win Streak

Brandon Ingram's career-high 49 points outshine Donovan Mitchell's 46 and snaps the Utah Jazz 10 game win streak.
7 years ago

Jazz Notes: Ben Anderson Talks Joe Ingles with Australian Sports Radio

KSL Sports Ben Anderson joined SEN1116 to discuss the hot streak from Joe Ingles as the Utah Jazz prepared to take on the New Orleans Pelicans.
7 years ago

Jazz Go For 11 Straight, Avoid Zion Williamson

The Utah Jazz will look to win their 11th straight game Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans but won't have to go through Zion Williamson to get it.
7 years ago

Zion Williamson Won’t Make Debut Against Jazz

The Utah Jazz, winners of 10 straight games will avoid Zion Williams when they take on the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night at Smoothie King Arena.
7 years ago

Rotating Cast Of Characters Is Carrying The Jazz Blistering Offense

The Utah Jazz won their 10th straight game thanks to a big offensive night from Joe Ingles, finished off by a dominant stretch from Donovan Mitchell.
7 years ago

Jazz Look To Extend Win Streak To 10 Against Irving And Nets

The Nets have won two straight after a seven-game losing streak, meanwhile the Jazz look to continue their league-best nine-game winning streak.
7 years ago

Potential Trade Options For The Utah Jazz

As the Utah Jazz have entered the mix as contenders in the west, these players could solidify an already strong depth chart.
7 years ago

Short-handed Jazz Change Their Game To Embrace Identity, Beat Wizards

Without Donovan Mitchell, Jordan Clarkson assumed the role of closer and led the Utah Jazz to their ninth straight game.
7 years ago

The Jazz Eight Game Win Streak By The Numbers

A look at the Utah Jazz numbers over their eight-game winning streak, including their improved shooting, league's best offense, and rapidly improving defense.
7 years ago

Jazz Continue To Crush Bad Teams In Blowout Over Knicks

The Utah Jazz crushed the New York Knicks 128-104 at Vivint Smart Home Arena Wednesday night, extending their win streak to seven games, and 12 of their last 13. 
7 years ago

Knicks Without Randle, But Dangerous on Glass

The New York Knicks will face the Utah Jazz without their second-leading scorer but are the league leaders on the offensive glass.
7 years ago

What Success Should Jazz Expect As League’s Best Three-Point Shooting Team?

Three times in the past six seasons, the best three-point shooting team in the NBA won the Finals.
7 years ago

Jazz Prove To Be League’s Most Clutch In Win Over Pelicans

With the victory over the Pelicans, the Jazz are 9-4 in games decided by five points or less, the best record in basketball.
7 years ago

Will The Utah Jazz Have An All-Star?

If early voting returns are any indication of who will make the team, the Utah Jazz might once again be without an All-Star. 
7 years ago

Jazz Display New Ability To Overwhelm Offensively In Win Over Magic

After a slow start to the season, the Jazz have established their identity as a three-point shooting team and are overwhelming teams in the process. 
7 years ago

Bogdanovic Continues To Quietly ‘Will’ Jazz To Victory

Rudy Gobert's clutch performance was important for the Jazz, but Bojan Bogdanovic's continued offensive brilliance buoyed the Jazz.
7 years ago

Jazz Defense Bouncing Back At Right Time

After seeing a drastic collapse in defensive rating, the Jazz have once again found their rhythm heading into the New Year.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz: Top 10 Moments Of The Decade

A decade of turnover and a quick rebuild defined the last 10 years for the Utah Jazz
7 years ago

Stellar Defense, Clarkson’s Spark Power Jazz To Easy Victory

The Utah Jazz beat the injury-riddled Detroit Pistons 104-81. The Jazz ended 2019 having won nine of 11 games, and are nine games over .500 entering the new decade.
7 years ago