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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 Fall Back To Earth With Latest Weekly Grades

The Utah Jazz are four weeks into their schedule so it's time to reflect on how they performed in the four factors over the last seven days.
4 years ago

Jazz Schedule Takes Difficult Turn Amid Losing Streak

The Utah Jazz are on a three-game losing streak and the schedule ahead isn't getting easier beginning with the Phoenix Suns on Friday. 
4 years ago

Rudy Gay Out Two Weeks With Finger Injury, Jazz Announce

Rudy Gay will miss at least the next two weeks with a finger injury the Utah Jazz announced after an MRI was conducted on Thursday.
4 years ago

Utes Near Top Of Power Ranking Before Oregon Showdown

The Utes are making an argument for the top spot in the Big-PAC Power Poll ahead of their week 11 matchup with the Oregon Ducks.
4 years ago

Jazz Stars Struggle, New York Knicks Get First Win In Utah

Kelly Olynyk scored 27 points but got little help from the rest of the Utah Jazz starters in their 118-111 loss to the New York Knicks. 
4 years ago

Jazz Losing Streak Climbs To Three With Loss To Knicks

The Utah Jazz suffered their first home loss falling to the New York Knicks 118-111, dropping their third straight game overall.
4 years ago

ESPN: Markkanen Success With Jazz Mirrors FIBA

Lauri Markkanen is off to a career-best startwith the Utah Jazz, and ESPN is crediting the FIBA EuroBasket Tournament for his success.
4 years ago

Jazz Look To Snap Losing Streak When They Host Knicks

The Utah Jazz will look to snap their two-game losing streak when they host the New York Knicks on Tuesday night at Vivint Arena. 
4 years ago

Was 59 Point Embiid Performance Best Ever By Jazz Opponent?

A look at other great performances against the Utah Jazz after a 59 point performance from Joel Embiid in Sunday night's game.
4 years ago

Embiid, 76ers Too Much For Jazz, Has The League Caught Up?

Joel Embiid had a historic night and proved too much for the Utah Jazz in the Philadelphia 76ers 105-98 victory. 
4 years ago

Embiid Scores 59, 76ers Hand Jazz Second Straight Loss

Joel Embiid scored a career-high 59 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 105-98 for their second consecutive loss.
4 years ago

Jazz Lack Energy In Loss To Wizards

Despite having their first two days off between games this season, the Utah Jazz lacked energy in a 121-112 loss to the Washington Wizards. 
4 years ago

Wizards Outshoot Jazz, Snap Four Game Win Streak

The Washington Wizards snapped the Utah Jazz four-game win streak with a 121-112 victory behind 31 points from Kristaps Porzingis.
4 years ago

Bradley Beal Out As Utah Jazz Face Wizards In Washington

the Washington Wizards will be without All-Star Bradley Beal when they host the Utah Jazz on Saturday afternoon.
4 years ago

Jazz Vets, Youth Get High Grades For Week Three Performance

The Utah Jazz are through week three of the NBA season, so it's time to look back at how they fared in the four key factors.
4 years ago

Jazz Guard Malik Beasley Welcomes New Daughter

Utah Jazz guard Malik Beasley is celebrating the birth of his new daughter, the new father shared photos of his daughter on Instagram Friday.
4 years ago

Win Over Boise State Bolsters BYU In Power Poll

BYU jumped up several spots in the latest edition of the BIG-PAC Power Poll after beating Boise State last weekend.
4 years ago

Mike Smith: Walker Kessler Is ‘The Future’ Of The Utah Jazz

Longtime NBA veteran and current game night television host Mike Smith called rookie Walker Kessler "the future" of the Utah Jazz.
4 years ago

Jazz Only NBA Team Without City Edition Jersey This Season

The Utah Jazz are the only team in the NBA that did not release a city edition uniform for the 2022-23 season. 
4 years ago

Jazz Are No Fluke, Get 10th Win With Victory Over Hawks

The Utah Jazz proved they're one of the best teams in the NBA beating the Atlanta Hawks 125-119 to extend their win streak to four games.
4 years ago

Markkanen, Clarkson Carry Utah Jazz Over Atlanta Hawks

The Utah Jazz extended their win streak to four after downing the Atlanta Hawks 125-119 to open a three-game road trip.
4 years ago

Trae Young Questionable As Jazz Face Hawks

The Utah Jazz will take the best record in the West to the Eastern Conference for the first time this season when they face the Atlanta Hawks. 
4 years ago

Jazz Beat Lakers, Own Best Record In West

The Utah Jazz own the best record in the West after beating the Los Angeles Lakers 139-116 in Salt Lake City on Monday. 
4 years ago

Jazz Survive Anthony Davis, Beat Lakers

The Jazz beat the Lakers for the second time in four nights cruising to an easy 139-116 victory despite 29 points from Anthony Davis.
4 years ago