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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 Notes: Hot Streak Should Continue Through January

As favorable as the last 10 games have been for the Utah Jazz, the next three weeks should be even kinder.
7 years ago

Are The Utah Jazz Contenders?

The Utah Jazz have won eight of their last 10 games. Can they reintegrate Mike Conley into the lineup without losing momentum?
7 years ago

Jazz Prove Wins Are For Real With Victory Over Clippers

The Utah Jazz continued their string of hot play, beating the Los Angeles Clippers on the road 120-107 for their best win of the season.
7 years ago

New Look Jazz Abuse Trailblazers Perimeter Defense In Victory

The Jazz guards abused the Trailblazers defense from start from the opening tip to the final whistle, combing for points 74 points on 28-50 shooting, and improved their record to 19-12 on the season.
7 years ago

Shaq Impersonates Joe Ingles After Huge First Half

After a red-hot start to the first half, Joe Ingles hot shooting resulted in Shaquille O'Neal speaking in an Australian accent.
7 years ago

Jazz Notes: The Exum for Clarkson Trade

The Utah Jazz pulled off a rare early-season trade, sending Dante Exum and two second-round draft picks to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Jordan Clarkson.
7 years ago

Newest Jazz Rookie Rayjon Tucker Discusses Signing In Utah

After trading Dante Exum and waiving Jeff Green, the Jazz introduced rookie Rayjon Tucker before hosting the Portland Trailblazers.
7 years ago

Jazz Fall To Miami; Move On From Dante Exum, Jeff Green

The Utah Jazz fell to the Miami Heat 107-104, snapping their five-game win streak. But trading Dante Exum and waiving Jeff Green overshadowed the loss as the Jazz attempt to revamp their struggling bench.
7 years ago

Disappointing Exum Era Ends With Trade For Jordan Clarkson

The Utah Jazz traded sixth-year guard Dante Exum for Jordan Clarkson, ending an era of injuries and inconsistent play from the former fifth overall pick.
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Players Ranked By Real Plus-Minus

A look at the Utah Jazz roster, as ranked by ESPN's Real Plus-Minus.
7 years ago

Quin Snyder Sends Message To Bench In Jazz Fifth Straight Win

Quin Snyder sent a message to the Utah Jazz bench in a 114-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets that saw a change to the rotation and the coach getting ejected.
7 years ago

What Options Do Jazz Have In Conley’s Absence?

Mike Conley re-injured his left hamstring Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic, these are the paths the Jazz could take to address his absence.
7 years ago

Conley Re-Injured As Jazz Escape Magic With Victory

The Utah Jazz escaped the Orlando Magic with a 109-102 victory, but didn't leave the game unharmed as Mike Conley re-aggravated the hamstring that caused him to miss the last five games.
7 years ago

Mike Conley Brings Christmas Cheer To Local Youth

Ahead of his return to the floor for the Utah Jazz, point guard Mike Conley dished out assists to local youth Monday night.
7 years ago

Jazz Prepare For Conley’s return, Utilize Practice In Extra Time Off

The Utah Jazz took Saturday off from practice, before back-to-back practice days as they prepare for the Orlando Magic, potentially with starting point guard Mike Conley back in the lineup. 
7 years ago

Can Jazz Fix Their Bench Woes?

Despite a starting lineup that regularly puts the team in a position to win games, the bench just as often surrenders those leads. However, a simple solution might be on the horizon.
7 years ago

Jazz Passing Offers Glimpse Of Team’s Contender Potential

The Utah Jazz needed not just a win, but confidence-building victory and the Minnesota Timberwolves were all too happy to help the Jazz new-found passing attack.
7 years ago

Hot Second Half Start Results In Gobert Flush

The Utah Jazz began the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the best basketball as a group as they have played in weeks.
7 years ago

Mike Conley To Miss Fourth Straight Game

The Utah Jazz will be without point guard Mike Conley for a fourth straight game Wednesday when they travel to Minnesota.
7 years ago

Jazz Have A Failure To Communicate

The Utah Jazz roster blames a lack of communication as the key to the team's recent struggles.
7 years ago

Jazz Continue Desperate Slide In Home Loss To Thunder

The Utah Jazz suffered their worst loss of the season, falling at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-90.
7 years ago

Jazz Preparing For Thunder Without Mike Conley

The Utah Jazz are preparing to host the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night without the services of starting point guard Mike Conley
7 years ago

Jazz Working To Get Ingles Offense Jumpstarted

Through 23 games, Ingles is off to the slowest start of his career. But recent changes, including a new pairing, are having positive results.
7 years ago

Jazz Reverse Second Quarter Blues In Win Over Memphis

The Utah Jazz got back to their winning ways after beating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-112.
7 years ago