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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

Blog: Big Second Half Carries Jazz Past Nets

The Utah Jazz used a big second half to put away the road-weary Brooklyn Nets, winning 122-105 in Salt Lake City. 
3 years ago

Rickey Green Recalls Early Days Of Stockton And Malone

Former Utah Jazz All-Star Rickey Green recalled what it was like seeing John Stockton and Karl Malone develop early in their careers.
3 years ago

Jazz Host Nets Before Five-Game Road Trip

The Utah Jazz have a rare home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday before heading out on a five-game road trip.
3 years ago

Keegan Murray Torches Jazz In Loss To Kings

Keegan Murray scored 47 points as the Sacramento Kings easily dismissed the Utah Jazz who are now 2-12 on the road.
3 years ago

Blog: Jazz Fall To Kings To Snap Win Streak

The Utah Jazz were blown out by the Sacramento Kings 125-104 behind a historic 47 point night from Keegan Murray.
3 years ago

Pass Happy Jazz Crush Trail Blazers In Portland

The Utah Jazz earned their second road win of the season downing the hapless Portland Trail Blazers 122-114.
3 years ago

Blog: Jazz Blowout Trail Blazers In Portland

The injury-riddled Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers in a blowout 122-114 victory on the road for their second straight win.
3 years ago

MRI Reveals Keyonte George Avoided Serious Foot Injury

Jazz rookie Keyonte George avoided a serious foot injury and will be reevaluated when the team returns from its current two-game road trip.
3 years ago

Jazz Down Four Starters Against Trail Blazers

The Utah Jazz will be without four starters when they face the rested Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
3 years ago

Jazz Snap Losing Streak, Beat Knicks Despite Injuries

The shorthanded Utah Jazz got a balanced attack throughout their roster and beat the Knicks 117-113 to snap a three-game losing streak.
3 years ago

Blog: Jazz Beat Knicks As Markkanen Returns

The Utah Jazz downed the New York Knicks 117-113 in Lauri Markkanen's return to the lineup to snap a three-game losing streak.
3 years ago

Jazz Debut Second Trailer For 50th Anniversary Documentary

The Utah Jazz unveiled the second trailer for their upcoming documentary detailing the 50-year history of the organization.
3 years ago

Markkanen, Kessler Probable As Jazz Host Knicks

The Utah Jazz will be without veteran guard Jordan Clarkson when they host the New York Knicks on '80s decade night.
3 years ago

Jordan Clarkson To Miss Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

The Utah Jazz announced that veteran guard Jordan Clarkson would miss at least two weeks with a hamstring strain.
3 years ago

Jazz Mailbag: Can Taylor Hendricks Become A Starter?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag where every week our NBA insiders answer your questions on social media about your favorite team.
3 years ago

Jazz Look Like A Rebuilding Roster In Loss To Thunder

The Utah Jazz dropped their third straight game and their fifth in the last six outings with a 134-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
3 years ago

Blog: Keyonte George Sets Career-High In Loss To Thunder

Keyonte George scored a career-high 30 points but the Utah Jazz fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-120. 
3 years ago

Jazz ’80s Decade Night To Feature Griffith, Green, Wilkins

The Utah Jazz will celebrate the top rosters from the '80s when they face the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Fontecchio Is Only Jazz Returner To Improve Scoring Average

How have the Utah Jazz fallen from the ninth-ranked offense rating in the NBA last season to 26th this year?
3 years ago

Injury Bug Strikes Jazz Before Facing Thunder

The Utah Jazz will be shorthanded once again when they travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
3 years ago

Will Hardy Adjusts Lineup As Jazz Fall To Clippers

The Utah Jazz were the victims of a superstar performance for the second straight outing after falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 117-103.
3 years ago

Blog: Clippers Blowout Jazz In Utah

The Utah Jazz were blown out on their home floor by the Los Angeles Clippers 117-103 behind 41 points from Kawhi Leonard.
3 years ago

Would Fans Support Jazz Move Out Of Downtown?

Would fans still support the Utah Jazz if they were to move their home arena away from downtown Salt Lake City?
3 years ago

Jazz Update Injury Report Before Hosting Clippers

The Utah Jazz will have fewer names on their injury report when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.
3 years ago