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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 Receive Praise For Busy Off-Season In NBA GM Survey

The Utah Jazz received high marks for their off-season work in the annual NBA GM Survey that asks who had the best summer.
4 years ago

Jazz Face Trail Blazers Before Long Preseason Hiatus

The Utah Jazz will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night in their second preseason matchup before they have a weeklong hiatus.
4 years ago

What Did Will Hardy Say About First Game Of New Jazz Era?

Will Hardy called the Jazz preseason-opening performance a "tale of two halves" after falling to the Raptors in his coaching debut.
4 years ago

Jazz Show Room For Growth In Preseason Opener

The new-look Utah Jazz showed plenty of room for growth in their preseason-opening loss to the Toronto Raptors where they fell 114-82. 
4 years ago

Markkanen Shines, Jazz Fall To Raptors In Preseason Debut

The Utah Jazz hung with the Toronto Raptors for the opening 24 minutes of their preseason debut, but struggled in the second half and were blown out 114-82.
4 years ago

Sexton Comes Off Bench, Immediately Makes Highlight Play For Jazz

In a surprising move, Collin Sexton was not in the starting lineup in his first preseason game with the Jazz when they faced the Raptors.
4 years ago

Mystery Surrounds Jazz, Raptors Preseason Opener

The Utah Jazz open their preseason on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors and have more questions than answers on what to expect. 
4 years ago

Quin Snyder ‘Consulting’ Lakers New Coaching Staff

Quin Snyder has been consulting new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham after stepping away from the Utah Jazz in June.
4 years ago

BIG-PAC Power Poll Week Four: Utah And BYU Neck And Neck

We've arrived at week five of the college football season, and the first four weeks have seen a radical reshuffling of the BIG-PAC Power Poll
4 years ago

Jazz Release 2022-23 Broadcast Schedule

The Utah Jazz released their broadcast schedule ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season including radio broadcasts on the KSL Sports Zone.
4 years ago

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Standing Out Early At Jazz Camp

Fourth-year guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been an early standout at training according to Utah Jazz veteran Mike Conley. 
4 years ago

Jazz Will Unveil New Court At Public Scrimmage On October 8

The Utah Jazz will host a public scrimmage on October 8 to give fans a chance to see the new team in action on the redesigned court.
4 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Plans To ‘Lock In’ On Defense With Cavs

Donovan Mitchell says he's planning to "lock in" on defense as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to improved offensive help.
4 years ago

Coach Hardy Likes Jazz Offensive Versatility, Praises Three Rookies

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy said he likes the offensive versatility of his team and applauded the debut of three rookies on the roster.
4 years ago

Olynyk Brings Experience, Intelligence To Jazz Roster

Kelly Olynyk didn't have much time to prepare for the start of the season with the Utah Jazz but will be leaned on for his experience.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Media Day Odds And Ends

With training camp officially beginning tomorrow in Salt Lake City, here are a few extra odds and ends from Jazz media day on Monday.
4 years ago

Markkanen, Sexton Take Center Stage At Jazz Media Day

Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton are the new faces of the Utah Jazz, and both players had to assume their new roles on Monday's media day. 
4 years ago

Jazz Coach Will Hardy Leans Into ‘Team 49’ Identity

The Jazz are entering their 49th season as a franchise and head coach Will Hardy using "Team 49" as a rallying cry for their identity.
4 years ago

Jazz Roster Has Mostly New Faces Ahead Of Media Day

The Utah Jazz open media day on Monday, and after a flurry of off-season trades, the roster will be mostly unrecognizable from last season. 
4 years ago

Bogdanovic Trade Is Worst Value Of Jazz Summer

The Jazz trade that sent Bojan Bogdanovic to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday brought underwhelming value back to Utah.
4 years ago

Big 12, PAC-12 Power Poll: Week Three Edition

Week three of the BIG-PAC Power Poll features 10 undefeated teams, one winless team, and moves from both BYU and Utah football.
4 years ago

Jazz Trade Bogdanovic To Pistons For Olynyk, Lee

The Utah Jazz are sending forward Bojan Bogdanovic to the Detroit Pistons for Kelly Olynyk and Saben Lee according to reports.
4 years ago

Jordan Clarkson: ‘I’m Ready For’ Any Moves Jazz Make

Jordan Clarkson said he's prepared to handle any decision the Jazz make regarding his future, whether he's in Utah or somewhere else.
4 years ago

Jazz Sign Micah Potter To Two-Way Deal

The Utah Jazz plan to sign free agent center Micah Potter to a two-way contract the second-year big man confirmed on Twitter.
4 years ago