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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

Markkanen Questionable As Jazz Host Bulls

The Utah Jazz may not have their leading scorer Lauri Markkanen when they host the Chicago Bulls on Monday to open a six-game homestand.
4 years ago

Jazz Come Up Short Against Ayton, Suns

The Utah Jazz lost a nail-biter in the Phoenix 113-112 dropping their fourth straight game and the seventh of their last nine. 
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Drop Fourth Straight In Loss To Suns In Phoenix

The Utah Jazz fell to the Phoenix Suns 113-112 to drop their fourth straight game and their seventh in their last nine.
4 years ago

Jazz Have Lost Six Of Eight After Falling To Warriors

The Utah Jazz dropped their sixth game in their last eight outings after falling to the Golden State Warriors 129-118.
4 years ago

Jazz Losing Streak Hits Three With Loss To Golden State

The Utah Jazz fell to the Golden State Warriors on the road 129-118 to extend their losing streak to three games. 
4 years ago

Kelly Olynyk Scores 13 In Third Quarter To Erase Warriors Lead

Kelly Olynyk scored 13 third quarter points as the Utah Jazz erased a 17-point Golden State Warriors lead. 
4 years ago

Walker Kessler Tells Draymond Green No At The Rim

Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler gave Draymond Green a firsthand look at his shot-blocking expertise on Friday night. 
4 years ago

Markkanen, Beasley Shine In Jazz Week Five Grades

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

Jazz Travel To Golden State To Face Curry, Warriors

The Utah Jazz will travel to face the Golden State Warriors on Friday night in a post-Thanksgiving day matchup. 
4 years ago

Utes Drop In Latest Big-PAC Power Poll Ranking

The University of Utah Utes dropped in week 12 of the Big-PAC Power Poll after their loss to the Ducks in Oregon last weekend.
4 years ago

Jazz Struggle To Execute, Fall To Pistons For Second Straight Loss

The Utah Jazz were sluggish in the first half and dug themselves too deep of a hole to climb out of in their 125-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. 
4 years ago

Bogdanovic Leads Detroit Pistons Over Jazz In Return To Utah

The Utah Jazz suffered their worst loss of the season falling to the Pistons 125-116. Bojan Bogdanovic led Detroit with 23 points.
4 years ago

Jazz Welcome Bogdanovic, Pistons Back To Utah

The Utah Jazz will see fan-favorite Bojan Bogdanovic return to town when they host the Detroit Pistons Wednesday night. 
4 years ago

Clarkson, Vanderbilt Gift Thanksgiving Meals To Utah Families

Utah Jazz starters Jordan Clarkson and Jarred Vanderbilt handed out Thanksgiving dinners to families in West Valley on Tuesday.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Fall To Clippers In Los Angeles

The Utah Jazz snapped their two-game winning streak with a 121-114 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers to drop to 12-7 on the season.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Prepare For Kawhi Leonard, Clippers In LA

The Utah Jazz are likely to see Kawhi Leonard in a Clippers uniform tonight when they travel to Los Angeles, but Paul George is questionable.
4 years ago

Thurl Bailey Hangs With Henry Winkler At The Chiefs Game

Former Utah Jazz forward and television color analyst Thurl Bailey shared a photo with Henry Winkler at the Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday.
4 years ago

Jazz Beat Trail Blazers, Retake Top Record In West

The Utah Jazz knocked off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 in a battle for the top record in the Western Conference. 
4 years ago

Clarkson’s Late Push Carries Jazz Over Trail Blazers

Jordan Clarkson scored 15 fourth quarter points as the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 for their second win in as many nights. 
4 years ago

Jazz Snap Losing Streak, Markkanen Outclasses Booker

Devin Booker scored 47 points for the Phoenix Suns, but it was Lauri Markkanen who carried the Utah Jazz to a victory on Friday night. 
4 years ago

Markkanen Has Career-High 38, Jazz Beat Suns In Shootout

The Utah Jazz beat the Phoenix Suns 134-133 in a shootout in Salt Lake City behind a career-high 38 points from Lauri Markkanen.
4 years ago

Simone Fontecchio Hits Clutch Four-Point Play For Jazz

The Utah Jazz got a big four-point play from rookie Simone Fontecchio in the fourth quarter of their game against the Phoenix Suns. 
4 years ago

Markkanen, Beasley Torch Suns In 74-Point Jazz First Half

Lauri Markkanen and Malik Beasley feasted on the Phoenix Suns, combining to score 36 points en route to a 74-point half. 
4 years ago

Jazz Stun Suns To Open Game With 19-3 Run

The Utah Jazz veterans found their shooting stroke early in their game against the Phoenix Suns jumping out to a shocking 19-3 lead.
4 years ago