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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

Olynyk Returns As Jazz Face Shorthanded Warriors

The Utah Jazz will be at full strength as Kelly Olynyk returns to the lineup when they face the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
4 years ago

Gobert Skewered After Latest Timberwolves Loss

Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves are facing significant criticism after the team's loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night.
4 years ago

Jazz Struggles Away From Utah Continue In Spurs Loss

Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds but the Utah Jazz fell to the San Antonio Spurs 126-122 to open their road trip.
4 years ago

Jazz Comeback Falls Shorts Against Spurs In San Antonio

The Utah Jazz opened their three-game post-Christmas road trip with a 126-122 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
4 years ago

Olynyk Out As Jazz Open Road Trip Against Spurs

The Utah Jazz will be without Kelly Olynyk once again as they face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night to open a three-game road trip.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Players Say Die Hard Isn’t A Christmas Movie

Utah Jazz players nearly unanimously said "Die Hard" isn't a Christmas movie when asked to pick between four holiday classics.
4 years ago

Shorthanded Bucks Outplay Jazz In Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks handed the Utah Jazz their biggest loss of the season despite being down several key players on Saturday night.
4 years ago

Bucks Hand Jazz Biggest Loss Of The Season

The Utah Jazz suffered a rare 123-97 blowout at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, their most lopsided loss of the season.
4 years ago

Markkanen, Conley Get High Weekly Grades In Jazz Return

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

Jazz Will Miss Joe Ingles Return To Bucks By One Game

The Utah Jazz will miss Joe Ingles return by just one game when they travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
4 years ago

Jazz Sweep Pelicans With Dramatic Overtime Victory

The Utah Jazz continue to be one of the league's most resilient teams after knocking off the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 in overtime. 
4 years ago

Markkanen, Clarkson Combine For 70 As Jazz Down Pelicans

Jordan Clarkson scored 39 points while Lauri Markkanen added 31 to give the Jazz a 132-129 overtime victory over the Pelicans. 
4 years ago

Jazz Rookie Walker Kessler Signs With Adidas

Utah Jazz rookie center Walker Kessler was one of several top rookies to have signed an endorsement deal with megabrand Adidas on Thursday.
4 years ago

Jazz Will Be Without Sexton, Fontecchio In Pelicans Rematch

The Utah Jazz will once again be shorthanded as they look to sweep the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.
4 years ago

Sexton, Fontecchio Become Trade Eligible For Jazz On Thursday

December 15 is an important date for willing NBA trade partners, including two members of the Utah Jazz who become trade-eligible.
4 years ago

Healthier Jazz Crush West-Best New Orleans Pelicans

The Utah Jazz held the New Orleans Pelicans to 4-27 three-point shooting in the team's best defensive performance of the season. 
4 years ago

Markkanen Returns, Jazz Snap Pelicans Win Streak

The Utah Jazz defense stimied the New Orleans Pelicans offense, snapping their league-best seven-game win streak 121-100.
4 years ago

Markkanen Returns As Jazz Host Pelicans In Two Game Series

The Utah Jazz got welcome news as Lauri Markkanen returned to practice ahead of their two-game series with the New Orleans Pelicans. 
4 years ago

Alexander-Walker, Horton-Tucker Set Jazz Highs In Loss To Nuggets

The Utah Jazz were down five rotation players, but Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Talen Horton-Tucker pushed the Denver Nuggets in a late loss.
4 years ago

Shorthanded Jazz Battle, Fall To Nuggets In Denver

The shorthanded Utah Jazz fell to the Denver Nuggets 115-110, dropping their second game in as many nights.
4 years ago

Russell, Timberwolves Down Jazz In Gobert Return

D'Angelo Russell knocked down six fourth quarter three-point attempts as the Minnesota Timberwolves downed the Jazz 118-108 as Rudy Gobert made his return to Utah.
4 years ago

Gobert, Timberwolves Down Jazz In Return To Utah

Rudy Gobert scored 22 points and grabbed 13 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves downed the Utah Jazz 118-108.
4 years ago

Jazz Have Strong Week Despite Veteran Absences

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

Gobert Hopes For Warm Welcome From Jazz Fans

Rudy Gobert said he's hoping for a warm welcome from Jazz fans when he makes his return to Utah on Friday night.
4 years ago