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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

Walker Kessler Finishes Third In Rookie Of The Year Vote

Walker Kessler finished third in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting behind winner Paolo Banchero and runner-up Jalen Williams.
4 years ago

ChatGPT Ranks Best Utah Jazz Players Of All-Time

Can artificial intelligence like ChatGPT provide an accurate breakdown of the top 10 Utah Jazz players of all time?
4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Named NBA’s Most Improved Player

Lauri Markkanen has won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award, becoming the first member of the Utah Jazz to earn the honor. 
4 years ago

Alex Jensen, Irv Roland Leave Jazz Coaching Staff

Alex Jensen and Irv Roland won't be a part of the Utah Jazz coaching staff next season after spending one season under Will Hardy.
4 years ago

Jazz Have Free Agent Money, How Should They Spend It?

The Utah Jazz find themselves with money to spend this offseason, but is there a free agent worth pursuing?
4 years ago

Lottery Talent Matches Jazz Draft Needs

While the Jazz still don't know where their lottery draft pick will land, they can be confident knowing the talent available fits a need.
4 years ago

Stein: Former Jazz VP Dennis Lindsey To Join Mavericks Staff

Former Utah Jazz Vice President of Basketball Operations Dennis Lindsey is nearing a deal to join the Dallas Mavericks front office. 
4 years ago

Jazz 2023 Offseason Rich With Draft Picks, Salary Cap Space

The Utah Jazz missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years and can now turn their attention to what could be a busy summer in 2023. 
4 years ago

Watch: Video Shows Lauri Markkanen Reporting For Military Duty

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen reported for military duty and his enrollment was documented by Yle News in Finland.
4 years ago

Kessler, Markkanen Named Finalists For End Of Season Awards

Walker Kessler has been named a finalist for the NBA Rookie of the Year, and Lauri Markkanen is a finalist for the Most Improved Player.
4 years ago

Gobert Questionable With Jazz Lottery Pick Hanging In Balance

Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves final play-in game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz End Of Season Grades

The Utah Jazz have wrapped up the 2022-23 campaign, so it’s time to reveal their final grades in the four factors of a successful season.
4 years ago

Jazz Front Office Won’t Force A Championship Timeline

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge and General Manager Justin Zanik offered a look at the team's timeline after the first year under Will Hardy.
4 years ago

Play-In Tournament Viewing Guide For Jazz Fans

The NBA Play-In tournament gets underway on Tuesday, and despite not participating in the games, Utah Jazz fans have plenty to root for. 
4 years ago

Gobert Punch Underscores Timberwolves Failed Experiment

After Rudy Gobert tried to punch Kyle Anderson, it's clear Minnesota Timberwolves gamble on the former Utah Jazz center has been a failure.
4 years ago

Jazz Season Was An Overwhelming Success

The Utah Jazz fell to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, ending an extremely successful regular season with a record of 37-45.
4 years ago

Jazz Finish Season, Lock Up Ninth-Best Lottery Odds

The Utah Jazz fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 128-117, locking up the ninth-best odds to win the NBA draft lottery. 
4 years ago

Jazz Fall To Lakers In Season Finale

The Utah Jazz fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in the final game of the regular season, ending the year with a 37-45 record. 
4 years ago

Shorthanded Jazz Down Nuggets, Hurt Lottery Odds

The Utah Jazz finished their 2022-23 home campaign with a 118-114 win over the Denver Nuggets, but hurt their lottery odds in the process. 
4 years ago

Samanic, Agbaji Career-Highs Carry Jazz Over Nuggets

Luka Samanic scored a career-high 23 points as the Utah Jazz downed the Denver Nuggets 118-114 in their regular season home finale
4 years ago

Who Should Jazz Fans Root For To Close Regular Season?

The Utah Jazz have officially been eliminated from the NBA postseason, but have plenty of teams to root for to close the season. 
4 years ago

Jazz Host Nuggets In Final Home Game

The Utah Jazz will host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon in their final home game of the season, and there is incentive to lose.
4 years ago

After Play-In Elimination, What’s Next For Jazz?

The Utah Jazz fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night 114-98, officially eliminating their playoff chances.
4 years ago

Thunder End Jazz Play-In Tournament Hopes

The Oklahoma City Thunder ended the Utah Jazz play-in tournament hopes with a 114-98 win in Salt Lake City.
4 years ago