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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

Clarkson Ejected, Jazz Lose Olynyk To Injury In Loss To Grizzlies

The Utah Jazz fell three games below .500 for the first time this season after a 123-118 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. 
4 years ago

Bulls Get Hot In Fourth As Jazz Lose Late Lead

The Chicago Bulls got hot in the fourth quarter and beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 despite a career-high 19 points from Ochai Agbaji.
4 years ago

LaVine, DeRozan Shine As Bulls Down Jazz

The Utah Jazz were unable to build off their win in Houston after falling to the Chicago Bulls 126-118 on Saturday night.
4 years ago

KSL Sports Exclusive: Smith, Ainge On Jazz, All-Star Game, Future

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and CEO Danny Ainge sat down with KSL Sports Jeremiah Jensen to discuss issues surrounding the franchise.
4 years ago

Has Jazz Season Been A Success At The Midway Point?

The Utah Jazz are at the midway point 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 Face Bulls, Grizzlies In Midwest Double-Header

The Utah Jazz will face a difficult Midwest double-header this weekend when they face the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies. 
4 years ago

Markkanen, Agbaji Career Bests Carry Jazz Past Rockets

Lauri Markkanen and Ochai Agbaji had the best games of their careers as the Utah Jazz downed the Houston Rockets 131-114. 
4 years ago

Markkanen Career-High 49 Points Snaps Jazz Losing Streak

Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 49 points as the Jazz snapped their five-game losing streak with a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets.
4 years ago

Jazz Look To Snap Losing Streak Against West-Worst Rockets

The Utah Jazz will look to snap their five-game losing streak when they travel to face the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.
4 years ago

Markkanen Seventh In First All-Star Voting

Lauri Markkanen had a strong showing in the first round of NBA All-Star voting finishing seventh among Western Conference frontcourt players.
4 years ago

Fox Fourth Quarter Hands Jazz Fifth Straight Loss

The Utah Jazz lost for the fifth straight game falling to the Sacramento Kings 117-115 thanks to a last-second shot from De'Aaron Fox.
4 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Is Rare Exception To Jazz Phenomenon

While others have struggled to match their success after leaving the Utah Jazz, Donovan Mitchell is reaching new heights.
4 years ago

Jazz Look To Snap Losing Streak Against Kings

The Utah Jazz will look to snap their four-game losing streak when they host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
4 years ago

Jazz Unveil All-Star Campaign For Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz released their campaign to get Lauri Markkanen into the All-Star game which will be hosted by the team in February.
4 years ago

Jazz Drop Below .500 After Herro Heartbreaker

The Utah Jazz fell below .500 for the first time this season after falling to the Miami Heat 129-126 on a Tyler Herro buzzer-beater.
4 years ago

Herro Buzzer Beater Extends Jazz Losing Streak To Four

The Utah Jazz losing streak climbed to four after falling 126-123 to the Miami Heat after Tyler Herro hit a buzzer beater to win the game. 
4 years ago

Markkanen Heroics Not Enough To Slow Jazz Slide

Lauri Markkanen continued his All-Star-worthy campaign but it wasn't enough for the Utah Jazz to snap their losing streak in Sacramento. 
4 years ago

Jazz Fall To Kings To Finish Road Trip Winless

The Utah Jazz fell to the Sacramento Kings 126-125 despite the late-game efforts of forward Lauri Markkanen.
4 years ago

Dog Days Appear To Be Wearing On Jazz

The Utah Jazz are through week ten of the NBA season so it’s time for another check-up on the four factors of a successful season.
4 years ago

Jazz Look To Avoid Winless Road Trip Against Kings

The Utah Jazz will look to avoid going winless on their three-game road trip when they face the Sacramento Kings Friday night.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz: Year In Review 2022

A look back at the year in review for the Utah Jazz, including the most tumultuous 12 months in franchise history.
4 years ago

Jazz Blow Golden Opportunity Against Warriors

The Utah Jazz blew a prime opportunity to become only the third team to win a road game against the Golden State Warriors this season.
4 years ago

Brutal Fourth Quarter Dooms Jazz Against Golden State

The Utah Jazz went ice cold shooting 4-25 in the fourth quarter and fell to the Golden State Warriors 112-107.
4 years ago

Shams: Jazz Discussed Three-Team Trade With Suns, Hawks

The Utah Jazz reportedly discussed a three-team trade with the Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks in recent weeks.
4 years ago