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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

Joe Ingles Throws Down Rare Dunk Against Grizzlies

Joe Ingles did something he rarely does in an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies -- he dunked.
7 years ago

Lakers Ruin Jazz Homecoming With Lopsided Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers made sure returning to Salt Lake City wasn’t going to be the cure-all for the weary Utah Jazz.
7 years ago

What Can Jazz Learn Without Mike Conley?

The Utah Jazz are preparing to host the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers and will be without Mike Conley, sidelined with a hamstring strain.
7 years ago

Jazz Prepare For Lakers Coming Off Brutal Five Game Road Trip

Ben Anderson discusses why he isn't hitting the panic button after the Jazz brutal five-game road trip and previews the Lakers with Kyle Goon.
7 years ago

Should Kuzma Receive Jimmer-Like Reception?

Kyle Kuzma and the Los Angeles Lakers travel to Utah Wednesday to take on the Utah Jazz. Should the former Ute expect a Jimmer Fredette like welcome to Salt Lake City?
7 years ago

Jazz Late Flight, Tired Legs Cost Them In Philadelphia

After a 20 point drubbing at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, the Jazz turned into a similarly tired performance against the 76ers and fell 103-94 to close the five-game road trip.
7 years ago

Jazz Fall To Raptors: How, Why And What It Means

The Utah Jazz had the worst first half in franchise history, and it was sparked by two enormous runs that showed why the Toronto Raptors are once again contenders in the Eastern Conference. 
7 years ago

Jazz Fans Have Stars, Gail Miller And A Bit Of Luck To Be Thankful For

If family and friends aren’t doing it for you this year, here’s three things Jazz fans can be thankful for this holiday season. 
7 years ago

Mitchell, Holiday, And Leonard Makeup Dunks Of The Week

This week, two of the top dunks come from small guards, Donovan Mitchell and Jrue Holiday, who finished over bigger forwards at the rim. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard obliterated the Celtics with a late-game finish. 
7 years ago

Jazz Fall Short On Record Breaking Night

Despite a record night shooting the basketball, the Jazz couldn't keep up with the MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
7 years ago

Joe Ingles Passes Hayward In Jazz All-Time Made Threes

Joe Ingles passed Gordon Hayward for second place on the Utah Jazz all-time made three's list, and now trails only John Stockton for top honors.
7 years ago

Would Radical NBA Schedule Change Hurt The League?

The NBA is mulling a set of rules changes that would drastically change the way the modern schedule looks, including shortening the regular season length, and expanding playoff opportunities.
7 years ago

Quin Snyder Adjustments Lead To Jazz Victory Over Wolves

After falling at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night, coach Quin Snyder and the Utah Jazz rebounded with a 103-95 win to split the two-game home-and-home series.
7 years ago

LeBron James Erases Kings In Dunks Of The Week

Nicolo Melli makes bad business decisions at the rim, Danny Green shows he can touch the ceiling, and LeBron James reminds everyone why is size, strength, and athleticism are unmatched in the history of the NBA. 
7 years ago

Timberwolves Exploit Jazz Key Weaknesses in Win

While the Jazz added significant playmaking over the summer, they sacrificed defensive size, both in the front and backcourts, and it haunted them in key stretches against Minnesota. 
7 years ago

Jazz Benefiting From Opponents Missing Stars

The Utah Jazz are likely to be taking on a short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves team tonight.
7 years ago

Can Jazz Find Minutes For Dante Exum?

Though Exum has has found his way back to health, that doesn’t mean he’s earned a spot in the Jazz rotation.
7 years ago

Jazz Buck Trends To Stun Nets In Second Half

After a miserable first half that saw the Utah Jazz trailing the Brooklyn Nets 68-53, the Jazz used a big second half to walk away with their fourth straight victory.
7 years ago

Gobert, Conley Find Stride Together

Conley assisted Gobert on three baskets, all dunks, including two alley-oops in a 6:39 stretch, and the Jazz offense seemed to take another step forward in the 10th game of the season. 
7 years ago

Bogdanovic Among NBA’s Best Free-Agent Signings

Bogdanovic has the third highest scoring average of any player that chose to sign with a new team this summer.
7 years ago

Bogdanović Outduels Former Jazz Target Harris

Bojan Bogdanovic closed the game with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Jazz.
7 years ago

Mike Conley’s Block Spurs Big Jazz Run

Mike Conley's block against former Jazzman Raul Neto sparks a big run to finish the second quarter.
7 years ago

Here’s What’s Right (And Not Right) With Jazz So Far

The Utah Jazz are seven games into their season. Here is an early look at what they are good...and bad at.
7 years ago

Rookie Posterized Twice In The NBA Dunks Of The Week

This week features a few windmill throw-downs from bouncy guards, a clutch facial from Collin Sexton, and Tyler Herro coming up on the wrong end of two dunks in the same game.
7 years ago