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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

Why Did Jazz Trade Conley, Beasley, Others For Westbrook?

Why did the Utah Jazz trade Mike Conley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker for Russell Westbrook?
4 years ago

Reports: Jazz Acquire Westbrook, Send Conley To Wolves

The Utah Jazz are sending Mike Conley to the Timberwolves in a three-team involving D'Angelo Russell and Russell Westbrook of the Lakers. 
4 years ago

Jazz Look For Tiebreaker Against Gobert, Timberwolves

The Utah Jazz will look to take the tiebreaker from the Minnesota Timberwolves when the two teams face off on Wednesday night. 
4 years ago

Reports: Jazz Discussing Conley Three-Team Trade With Lakers, Timberwolves

The Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly in talks over a three-team trade including Mike Conley.
4 years ago

Jazz Lack Focus In Loss To Mavericks

The Utah Jazz lost for the second time in as many games falling to the dramatically shorthanded Dallas Mavericks 124-111. 
4 years ago

Poor Shooting Dooms Jazz Against Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks

The shorthanded Dallas Mavericks outshot and outlasted the Utah Jazz in a 124-111 win Monday night at Vivint Arena.
4 years ago

Jazz Host Mavericks After Kyrie Irving Trade

The Utah Jazz will catch a Dallas Mavericks roster that is in flux after their blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving. 
4 years ago

Low Energy Jazz No Match For Hawks

The Utah Jazz had few answers for the more aggressive Atlanta Hawks in a 115-108 loss Friday night in Salt Lake City.
4 years ago

Hawks Shock Jazz Early, Win In Utah

The Atlanta Hawks jumped on the Utah Jazz early in the first quarter and never relented in a near wire-to-wire 115-108 win. 
4 years ago

Jazz Roster Grades Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Utah Jazz are through week 15 of the NBA season so it’s time to examine how they’ve fared in the four factors of a successful season.
4 years ago

Jazz Host Hawks, Look For Third Straight Win

The Utah Jazz will look for their third straight win when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at Vivint Arena.
4 years ago

Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks Ejected After Fight

Former Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks nearly came to blows in Cleveland Thursday night. 
4 years ago

Lauri Markkanen Named To First All-Star Team

Lauri Markkanen will represent the Utah Jazz in front of a home crowd after being selected to his first All-Star team.
4 years ago

Jazzman Jordan Clarkson Takes Nasty Fall In Utah Snow

It's safe to say Jordan Clarkson is an official Utahn after taking a nasty fall in the winter snow in a video posted on Instagram.
4 years ago

Yes, Lauri Markkanen Will Be An All-Star

The NBA is set to announce the All-Star reserves tonight and Utah Jazz fans should expect Lauri Markkanen to hear his name called.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Overcome Raptors Rebounds, Kessler Dominates

Walker Kessler had one of his best nights as a pro as the Utah Jazz downed the Toronto Raptors 131-128 in Salt Lake City.
4 years ago

Markkanen, Kessler Outduel Raptors In Jazz Win

Walker Kessler and Lari Markkanen had big performances to carry the Utah Jazz to a win over the Toronto Raptors.
4 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Scores 10 Third Quarter Points To Erase Raptors Lead

Jordan Clarkson had a quiet first half against the Toronto Raptors, but responded with a 10 point third quarter.
4 years ago

Jazz Players Celebrate Black Experience, Black History Month

The Utah Jazz kicked off Black History Month with a sit-down conversation featuring several players on the roster. 
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Face Toronto Raptors With Trade Deadline Looming

The Utah Jazz will host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday after a rare three days off between games with the trade deadline looming.
4 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Excited For NBA World To Experience Utah, SLC

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson said he was excited for the world to experience Salt Lake City over All-Star Weekend.
4 years ago

Report: Jazz Have ‘Strong Interest’ In Dorian Finney-Smith

The Utah Jazz have reportedly expressed strong interest in Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith according to Shams Charania.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Host RSL In Rare Practice Crossover

The Utah Jazz had a rare opportunity at practice on Monday to welcome members of Real Salt Lake to the Zions Bank Basketball Campus. 
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Defense Stifles Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks

The Utah Jazz played one of their best defensive games of the season and held off the Dallas Mavericks 108-100 at Vivint Arena. 
4 years ago