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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

Kessler, Sexton Find Chemistry On Alley-Oop

Collin Sexton and Walker Kessler showed Jazz fans their growing chemistry with a pretty alley-oop in the first quarter against the Mavericks. 
4 years ago

Jazz Close Preseason Against Mavericks

The Utah Jazz face the Dallas Mavericks in their final preseason game Friday night before opening the regular season on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Gordon Hayward Unrecognizable With New Haircut

Former Utah Jazz wing and current Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward looks unrecognizable with his new haircut.
4 years ago

In Twilight Years, Conley Enjoying Veteran Role

Mike Conley is not ignorant of the fact that the Jazz goals are not what they once were, but the guard is enjoying his veteran role.
4 years ago

Cougars, Utes Fall In BIG-PAC Power Poll Week Six

It was a tough weekend for both the Utes and the Cougars in week six of the BIG-PAC Power Poll after losing games to UCLA and Notre Dame.
4 years ago

Salt Lake Stars Name Scott Morrison As Head Coach

The Utah Jazz G League affiliate the Salt Lake City Stars have named Scott Morrison as their new head coach. 
4 years ago

Butler, Kessler Impress In Jazz Loss To Spurs

The Jazz fell to the Spurs in their preseason home opener but got promising play from Jared Butler and Walker Kessler in the loss.
4 years ago

Jazz Late Rally Falls Short Against Spurs

The Utah Jazz fell to the San Antonio Spurs 111-104 dropping their preseason home opener despite a late rally led by Jared Butler.
4 years ago

Markkanen Posts Double-Double In Three Quarters

Lauri Markkanen proved how productive he could be against the San Antonio Spurs recording a double-double through just three quarters. 
4 years ago

Vivint Arena Gets Upgrades For Jazz Home Opener

Fans will see new upgrades inside Vivint Arena as they watch the Jazz host the San Antonio Spurs in Tuesday night's preseason home opener. 
4 years ago

Joe Ingles Drops House Price, Again

Joe Ingles has dropped the price of his Salt Lake City house, again. The home has been on the market since mid-August.
4 years ago

Olynyk: John Stockton Still ‘Best Player’ At Pickup

When it comes to pickup basketball, John Stockton still has it according to Utah Jazz center Kelly Olynyk, both of whom played at Gonzaga.
4 years ago

Salt Lake Stars Moving To Maverik Center

The Salt Lake City Stars will play their home games at Maverik Center for the 2022-23 season after years at the Salt Lake Community College.
4 years ago

Jazz Waive Saben Lee

The Utah Jazz have waived guard Saben Lee who was acquired in the Bojan Bogdanovic trade bringing the roster down to 17 players.
4 years ago

New Black Court Highlight Of Jazz Scrimmage

The Utah Jazz held an open scrimmage on Saturday and introduced fans to the team's new black court, one of two new floors this season.
4 years ago

Richard Jefferson Condemns Draymond Green Punch

Former Utah Jazz forward Richard Jefferson condemned Draymond Green after video surfaced of him punching teammate Jordan Poole in practice.
4 years ago

Jazz Kessler Got NBA Welcome From Damian Lillard

Walker Kessler got his welcome to the NBA moment courtesy of Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard earlier this week. 
4 years ago

Markkanen, Hardy Excited To Play In Front Of Jazz Fans

Utah Jazz newcomers Will Hardy and Lauri Markkanen are excited to experience the team's fans in person at Saturday's open scrimmage. 
4 years ago

Utes Climb In Week Five Of BIG-PAC Power Poll

The Utes are climbing up the BIG-PAC Power Poll after knocking off the Oregon State Beavers 42-16 while BYU dropped slightly.
4 years ago

Mitchell, Bogdanovic Make Debuts For Cavaliers, Pistons

Former Jazz starters Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Royce O'Neale made their debuts for the Cavaliers, Pistons, and Nets this week. 
4 years ago

Draft Expert Breaks Down Wembanyama, Jazz Rookies

NBA Draft expert Krysten Peek joined Jake and Ben to discuss Victor Wembanyama, and Utah Jazz rookies Walker Kessler and Ochai Agbaji.
4 years ago

Jazz Reveal Identity Over Blazers, Wembanyama, Scoot Offer Hope

The Jazz got their first win of the Will Hardy era downing the Blazers while Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson put on a show in Las Vegas.
4 years ago

Jazz Beat Trail Blazers For First Win Of New Era

The Utah Jazz got the first win of their new era beating the Portland Trail Blazers 118-101 fueled by 19 points by Jordan Clarkson.
4 years ago

Malik Beasley Leaves Jazz Game With Ankle Injury

Malik Beasley played just eight minutes in his second outing for the Utah Jazz before leaving the game with a left ankle sprain. 
4 years ago