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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

Markkanen, Sexton, Collins Carry Jazz Past 76ers

The Utah Jazz surprised the shorthanded 76ers with a 120-109 victory in Philadelphia to move to 1-1 on their East Coast road trip.
3 years ago

Jazz Overcome Turnovers To Beat 76ers On Road

The Utah Jazz bounced back from Friday's blowout loss in Boston with a 120-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. 
3 years ago

Jazz Turn Attention To 76ers After Celtics Debacle

The Utah Jazz never led in their 126-97 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics and now turn their attention to the Philadelphia 76ers.
3 years ago

Jazz Open Road Trip With Blowout Loss To Celtics

The Utah Jazz opened their three-game Eastern Conference road trip with a 126-97 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics.
3 years ago

Jazz Open Difficult Four-Game Stretch Against Celtics

The Utah Jazz will open their toughest four-game stretch of the season when they travel to Boston to face the Celtics on Friday night.
3 years ago

Former Jazz Fan Favorite Ricky Rubio Retires From NBA

Former Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio has officially retired from the NBA after stepping away from the Cleveland Cavaliers over the summer.
3 years ago

Clutch Jazz Overcome Feisty Pistons In Overtime

The Utah Jazz held off a hot shooting Detroit Pistons roster to earn a record-setting 154-148 victory at home.
3 years ago

Jazz Beat Pistons In Overtime Thriller

The Utah Jazz came from behind late in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime where they beat the Detroit Pistons 154-148. 
3 years ago

Jazz Host Pistons Before Difficult Road Trip

The Utah Jazz will look to continue to their recent hot streak when they host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
3 years ago

Utah Jazz Mailbag: Who Is The Team MVP?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag where we answer fan questions every Tuesday. This week, we answer who is the team MVP so far?
3 years ago

Jazz Hot Streak Continues With Clarkson Triple-Double

Jordan Clarkson snapped the Utah Jazz's near-15-year triple-double drought in their 127-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
3 years ago

Jordan Clarkson’s Triple-Double Lifts Jazz Over Mavericks

Jordan Clarkson recorded the first Utah Jazz triple-double in 16 years as they downed the Dallas Mavericks 127-90.
3 years ago

Jazz Open New Year At Home Against Mavericks

The red hot Utah Jazz will kick off 2024 at home with a New Year's Day matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
3 years ago

Blog: Jazz Stun Raptors With Come From Behind Win

The Utah Jazz shocked the Toronto Raptors erasing a 13 point fourth quarter deficit to earn a 126-119 win on the road.
3 years ago

Clarkson Returns As Jazz Face Raptors

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is expected to return to the lineup as they travel to face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
3 years ago

Shorthanded Jazz Avoid Embarrassment Against Pistons

The Utah Jazz were shorthanded but managed to overcome their injuries to defeat the Detroit Pistons 119-111.
3 years ago

Jazz Extend Pistons Losing Streak To 25 Games

The Detroit Pistons losing streak extended to 25 games after falling to the Utah Jazz 119-111 behind 27 points from Kelly Olynyk.
3 years ago

Pistons Hope To Snap Losing Streak Against Jazz

The Detroit Pistons will look to snap their 24-game losing streak when they host the shorthanded Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
3 years ago

Jazz Open Road Trip With Loss To Shorthanded Cavaliers

The Utah Jazz started their five-game road trip on the wrong foot falling to the shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116. 
3 years ago

Blog: Cavaliers Outshoot Jazz Behind Merrill Career-High

The Cleveland Cavaliers outshot the Utah Jazz in their 124-116 victory at home led by former Utah State star Sam Merrill.
3 years ago

Jazz Mailbag: What Could Jazz Get For Lauri Markkanen?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag: Today's question, should the team consider trading All-Star Lauri Markkanen?
3 years ago

Keyonte George Won’t Face Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell

The Utah Jazz offered a positive update on Keyonte George before the team faces Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
3 years ago

Jazz Launch All-Star Campaign For Markkanen

The Utah Jazz launched their All-Star campaign for Lauri Markkanen on Tuesday coinciding with the beginning of fan voting.
3 years ago

Jazz Down Nets Before Holiday Road Trip

The Utah Jazz blitzed a road-weary Brooklyn Nets team after a difficult first half and ran away with a 125-108 victory.
3 years ago