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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

Utah Jazz get more lottery clarity after beating Memphis Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz snapped their 10-game losing streak with a 147-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in their final home game of the season.
4 months ago

Jazz Fan Appreciation Night To Feature ’90s Cult Rapper

The Utah Jazz will host Jazz fan appreciation night on Friday when they face the Memphis Grizzlies for the final home game of the 2025-26 season.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz drop 10th straight after collapse in New Orleans

The Utah Jazz dropped their 10th straight game, falling to the New Orleans Pelicans 156-137.
4 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: Can Cody Williams earn his keep in 2026-27?

In this week's Utah Jazz Mailbag, we look at whether or not the team can afford to keep Cody Williams next season.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz: Final week of season lottery guide

The final week of the Utah Jazz season has arrived, and several storylines remain worth following before it wraps up.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz guaranteed no worse than fifth-best lottery odds

The Utah Jazz dropped their ninth-straight game, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz 2024 draft picks show value in loss to Rockets

The Utah Jazz dropped their eighth straight game, falling to the Houston Rockets 140-106 on the road.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz drop 7th straight with loss to Denver Nuggets

The Utah Jazz dropped their seventh straight game, falling to the Denver Nuggets 130-117.
4 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: How does Ace Bailey stack up with past rookies?

In this week's Jazz Mailbag, we look at how Ace Bailey's rookie season stacks up against former Jazz players' first years in the NBA.
4 months ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers down Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz dropped their sixth straight game, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-113.
4 months ago

Daughter of Jeff Hornacek body slammed on live TV

Abby Hornacek, the daughter of Utah Jazz legend Jeff Hornacek, was body slammed on live television during a segment on Fox & Friends.
4 months ago

Loss to Suns further solidifies Utah Jazz lottery positioning

The tired legs of the Utah Jazz were exposed in a lopsided 134-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns. 
4 months ago

Scrappy Utah Jazz tie franchise record in loss to Denver Nuggets

The Utah Jazz nearly stunned the Denver Nuggets on the road behind a franchise tying 84 points in the paint.
4 months ago

Jazz wise to finish rebuild ahead of new tanking rules

The NBA's new tanking rules could hurt future teams who find themselves where the Utah Jazz are currently.
4 months ago

Wizards snap 16-Game losing streak with win over Jazz in Utah

The Washington Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 win over the Utah Jazz.
4 months ago

Jazz Mailbag: What are the best, and worst moments this season?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz Mailbag! This week, we look at the highest highs, and lowest lows of the season to date.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz trounced by Raptors, George out of MIP race

Ace Bailey set yet another career-high, but the Utah Jazz fell to the Toronto Raptors 143-127.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz sign Kennedy Chandler to 10-day contract

The Utah Jazz have signed guard Kennedy Chandler to a 10-day contract, while Andersson Garcia's contract has expired.
4 months ago

Ace Bailey sets career-high, new Utah Jazz record for threes

The Utah Jazz won their 21st game of the season, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 128-96.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz eliminated from playoffs with loss to Timberwolves

The Utah Jazz were on the wrong end of a lopsided 147-111 blowout at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz projected to finish with bottom five record, keep pick

With just 14 games left in the NBA season, the Utah Jazz are well-positioned for this year’s draft lottery.
4 months ago

Utah Jazz depth takes another hit with loss of Ace Bailey

The Utah Jazz fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 124-114, dropping the opening stop of a three-stop road trip.
5 months ago

Utah Jazz to sign Bez MBeng to 10-day contract, waive Bamba

The Utah Jazz are making a series of late-season transactions, waiving Mo Bamba while signing Bez Mbeng to a 10-day contract.
5 months ago

Keyonte George out at least two weeks with hamstring injury

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George will miss at least the next two weeks after suffering a grade two hamstring strain against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. The Jazz guard was running back on defense midway through the third quarter, and as he jumped to contest a layup, he grabbed his […]
5 months ago