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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

Jazz Drop Three Spots In Standings With Loss To Heat

The Utah Jazz dropped three spots in the Western Conference standings after their 119-115 loss to the Miami Heat. 
4 years ago

Jazz Drop Final Game Of Road Trip In Miami

The Utah Jazz dropped their final game of a six-game road trip falling to the Miami Heat 119-115 despite 38 points from Lauri Markkanen.
4 years ago

Jazz Close Six-Game Road Trip In Miami

The Utah Jazz will be without Jordan Clarkson who is missing his fourth straight game when they face the Miami Heat.
4 years ago

Horton-Tucker Lifts Jazz Past Hornets As Markkanen Struggles

Talen Horton-Tucker had his best game of the season as he carried the Utah Jazz past the Charlotte Hornets. 
4 years ago

Jazz Down Charlotte Hornets, Win Second Straight

The Utah Jazz won their second straight game, downing the Charlotte Hornets 119-111 behind Talen Horton-Tucker's near triple-double.
4 years ago

Jazz Look To Build Win Streak Against Hornets

The Utah Jazz will look to win their second straight game when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. 
4 years ago

Jazz In Striking Distance Of Top 10 Pick With 15 Games Left

The Utah Jazz are through week 22 of the NBA schedule, so it’s time to examine how they’ve fared in the four factors of a successful season.
4 years ago

Markkanen’s Magic Helps Jazz Snap Four-Game Losing Streak In Orlando

The Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak behind a 31-point performance by Lauri Markkanen against the Orlando Magic.
4 years ago

Jazz Face Magic, Look To Snap Four Game Losing Streak

The Utah Jazz will look to snap their four-game losing streak when they face the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. 
4 years ago

Top Five Players In Utah Starzz History

A look back at the five best players in Utah Starzz history between the inaugural 1997 season and 2003 when they moved to San Antonio.
4 years ago

Jazz Fall To Mavericks, Drop To 13th In West

The Utah Jazz dropped in the Western Conference standings after falling to the Dallas Mavericks 120-116 on Tuesday night.
4 years ago

Shorthanded Jazz Fall To Dallas Mavericks

The shorthanded Utah Jazz dropped their fourth straight game after falling to the Dallas Mavericks 120-116.
4 years ago

Kessler, Clarkson, Sexton Out As Jazz Face Mavericks

The Utah Jazz will be shorthanded when they take on the Dallas Mavericks with both Walker Kessler and Jordan Clarkson have been ruled out.
4 years ago

Collin Sexton Will Miss Rest Of Jazz Road Trip

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton will miss the final four games of the team's current six-game road trip due to his hamstring injury. 
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Nearing Top 10 Draft Pick

Where do the Utah Jazz need to finish in the standings to feel comfortable about who they pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?
4 years ago

Jazz Drop Both Games In Mini-Series With Oklahoma City Thunder

The Utah Jazz dropped their third consecutive game with a 129-119 loss to their Western Conference rival Oklahoma City Thunder. 
4 years ago

Jazz Drop Third Straight Game In Loss To Thunder

The Utah Jazz suffered their third consecutive loss, including their second straight to the Oklahoma City Thunder falling 129-119. 
4 years ago

Ryan Smith: I Want Jazz Fans To Watch Games ‘In Any Format’

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said his goal for the team's next broadcast deal is to create the easiest viewing experience for fans.
4 years ago

Playoff, Draft Position At Stake As Jazz Open Series With Thunder

The Utah Jazz open a two-game series with the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight that will have a major impact on the final standings. 
4 years ago

Jazz Center Walker Kessler Named Rookie Of The Month

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has been named the NBA's Western Conference Rookie of the Month for the first time in his career.
4 years ago

Markkanen Doing Heavy Lifting Post All-Star Break

How have the Utah Jazz fared in the four factors of a successful season since returning from the All-Star break?
4 years ago

Report: Former Jazz Guard Jared Butler Signs With Thunder

Former Utah Jazz guard Jared Butler is reportedly signing a two-way deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder according to ESPN.
4 years ago

Jazz Have Third-Toughest Remaining Schedule In NBA

With 19 games left in the regular season, the Utah Jazz have the third toughest remaining schedule of any team in the NBA. 
4 years ago

Jazz Fall To San Antonio Ahead Of Marathon Road Trip

The San Antonio Spurs outhustled and outexecuted the Jazz to snap their 16-game losing streak with a 102-94 victory in Utah.
4 years ago