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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: What’s The Latest With Lauri Markkanen?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag where we answer your most pressing NBA questions: This week, what's the latest on Lauri Markkanen?
3 years ago

Jazz Embarassed By Mavericks In Dallas

Despite a strong showing from Taylor Hendricks, the Utah Jazz's rocky 2023-24 season hit a new low with a 147-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
3 years ago

Blog: Doncic Historic Triple-Double Leads Mavs Past Jazz

Luka Doncic had a historic triple-double as he led the Dallas Mavericks to a 147-97 blowout victory over the Utah Jazz.
3 years ago

Taylor Hendricks Sticks With Jazz Against Mavericks

Taylor Hendricks will be in the lineup again when the Utah Jazz travel to face the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night.
3 years ago

Can The Jazz Still Make The Playoffs?

The Utah Jazz are off to a slower start to the 2023-24 season than many had expected, begging the question, can they still make the playoffs?
3 years ago

Kuzma Praises Keyonte George, Names Favorite Jazz Players

Former University of Utah star Kyle Kuzma hosted a Q&A on social media on Tuesday and answered multiple questions about the Utah Jazz.
3 years ago

Sexton, George Push Jazz To Win Over Blazers

Collin Sexton and Keyonte George combined for 45 points as the Utah Jazz downed the Portland Trail Blazers in overtime. 
3 years ago

Blog: Jazz Beat Trail Blazers In Overtime

The Utah Jazz outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers in overtime escaping with an exciting 118-113 victory behind 25 points from Collin Sexton.
3 years ago

New Food Pop-Up At Delta Center Features Jazz Player Favorites

A new food option, The Jazzmen's Kitchen, opened at the Delta Center and features the favorite dishes of Utah Jazz players.
3 years ago

Taylor Hendricks Available As Jazz Host Trail Blazers

Utah Jazz fans may get a closer look at their future with Taylor Hendricks in the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers.
3 years ago

Lauri Markkanen To Miss Another Week With Hamstring Injury

The Utah Jazz announced that All-Star Lauri Markkanen will miss at least another week with a left hamstring injury.
3 years ago

Mailbag: Should Jazz Consider Zach LaVine In Trade Talks?

In the latest Utah Jazz mailbag we answer the question: Should the Jazz explore trade options for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine?
3 years ago

Fontecchio Shines, George Struggles In Jazz Loss To Timberwolves

The Utah Jazz fell to 1-9 on the road after a 101-90 loss to the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves.
3 years ago

Blog: Timberwolves Put Clamps On Shorthanded Jazz

The Minnesota Timberwolves flexed their defensive muscle with a 101-90 win over the Utah Jazz led by 32 points from Karl-Anthony Towns.
3 years ago

Gobert, Surging Timberwolves Host Jazz

The Utah Jazz will see a pair of familiar faces in Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
3 years ago

Jazz Road Struggles Continue Against Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz fell to 1-8 away from home, suffering another difficult road loss against the Memphis Grizzlies 105-91. 
3 years ago

Blog: Jazz Hand Grizzlies First Home Win

The Utah Jazz were blown out by the Memphis Grizzlies 105-91, snapping their two games winning streak.
3 years ago

Jazz Look For First Three-Game Winning Streak Against Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz will look for their first three-game winning streak when they travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
3 years ago

NBA Adds Mavericks, Clippers To Jazz Schedule

The NBA added the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers to the Utah Jazz schedule after failing to advance in the In-Season Tournament.
3 years ago

Big 12, PAC-12 Power Poll Week 14

The college football season is nearly complete and that means it’s time for week 14 of the Big 12, PAC-12 Power Poll.
3 years ago

Jazz Go Big, Sweep Pelicans In Two-Game Home Series

The Utah Jazz strung together back-to-back wins for only the second time this season after downing the New Orleans Pelicans 114-112.
3 years ago

Blog: Jazz Beat Pelicans Behind Career-Night From George

The Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-112 to sweep the two-game series at the Delta Center behind 19 points from Keyonte George.
3 years ago

Markkanen Out As Jazz Host Pelicans

The Utah Jazz will once again be without Lauri Markkanen when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
3 years ago

Jazz Release Trailer For 50th Anniversary Documentary

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