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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 Mailbag: Is Lauri Markkanen An All-Star Again?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag where we discuss if Lauri Markkanen is an All-Star, and if Dejounte Murray makes sense as a trade target.
3 years ago

Keyonte George, Walker Kessler In Rising Stars Challenge

The Utah Jazz will be represented by Keyonte George and Walker Kessler at the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend in Indiana.
3 years ago

Nets Outwork Jazz In Blowout Loss

The Utah Jazz were no match for the Brooklyn Nets in their 147-114 blowout loss on Monday at Barclays Center.
3 years ago

Jazz Dismantled By Struggling Nets

The Brooklyn Nets dominated the Utah Jazz from start to finish en route to a 147-114 victory to earn their fourth win since Christmas.
3 years ago

Jazz Face Nets Looking For Third Straight Win

The Utah Jazz will travel to face the Brooklyn Nets hoping to extend their winning streak to three straight games.
3 years ago

ESPN Writer Meets Childhood Hero Thurl Bailey

ESPN writer Ryan McGee finally got the opportunity to meet his childhood idol Thurl Bailey when the Utah Jazz played the Charlotte Hornets.
3 years ago

Markkanen, Sexton Lift Jazz Over Hornets

The Utah Jazz survived a difficult second half and downed the Charlotte Hornets 134-122 for their second consecutive win.
3 years ago

Jazz Sting Hornets Early, Hold On For Win

The Utah Jazz set a record with 82 first half points, and fended off a late push from the Charlotte Hornets for a 134-122 victory.
3 years ago

Markkanen, Collins Carry Jazz Past Wizards

The Utah Jazz coasted to an easy 123-108 over the Washington Wizards to snap their three-game losing skid.
3 years ago

Jazz Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Wizards

The Utah Jazz snapped their three-game losing streak with a blowout 123-108 victory over the Washington Wizards. 
3 years ago

Jazz Look To Snap Losing Streak As They Face Wizards

The Utah Jazz will look to snap their three-game losing skid when they face the Washington Wizards on Thursday.
3 years ago

Smith: Utah Ready For NHL ‘Now’, Potential Team Names

Ryan Smith, appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and discussed Utah's readiness to host an NHL team, and a potential name for the franchise.
3 years ago

Lackadaisical Jazz Fall Below .500 After Loss To Pelicans

The Utah Jazz started slow for the third straight game and fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 153-124 on the road.
3 years ago

Jazz Drop Third Straight Game In Loss To Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record in scoring as they crushed the Utah Jazz 153-124 on the road.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz Mailbag: What Insight Do We Have On Ryan Smith?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag where this week we answer your questions about franchise owner Ryan Smith.
3 years ago

Jazz Look To Snap Losing Streak Against Pelicans

The Utah Jazz will look to snap their two-game losing streak when they travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
3 years ago

TNT Adds Jazz, 76ers Broadcast

The Utah Jazz will have an additional national TV broadcast after their matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers was picked up by TNT.
3 years ago

State Of Utah Center Stage For Basketball Draft Season

The state of Utah could take center stage as draft season approaches for both the NBA and the WNBA this summer.
3 years ago

Late Jazz Mistakes Costly Against Rockets

The Utah Jazz blew several key chances in the fourth quarter and overtime and fell to the Houston Rockets 127-126.
3 years ago

Jazz Blow Key Opportunities, Fall To Rockets In Overtime

The Utah Jazz erased a 17-point first half lead, but it wasn't enough as they fell to the Houston Rockets 127-126 in overtime.
3 years ago

Jazz Face Rockets To Open Six Game Road Trip

The Utah Jazz will embark on a six-game road trip beginning with a matchup in Houston against the Rockets on Saturday.
3 years ago

Boozer: ‘Fingers Crossed’ Jazz Could Draft Star Twins

Former All-Star Carlos Boozer said he would love to see his twins Cameron and Cayden land with the Utah Jazz in the NBA Draft.
3 years ago

Slow Stars Dooms Jazz Against Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder jumped on the Utah Jazz early and escaped with a 134-129 victory in Salt Lake City.
3 years ago

Jazz Snap Winning Streak With Loss To Thunder

The Utah Jazz fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-129 snapping their six-game winning streak despite 31 points from Collin Sexton.
3 years ago