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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

Report: Jazz To Sign Cody Zeller

The Utah Jazz are reportedly signing free agent center Cody Zeller who is entering his 10th NBA season according to The Athletic. 
4 years ago

Windhorst: Several Teams Bidding For Jazz Bogdanovic

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic is a hot commodity in trade talks leading up to training camp according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. 
4 years ago

Only One Jazz Player Makes CBS Top 100 NBA List

The Utah Jazz have one of the least talented NBA rosters according to CBS Sports top 100 player rankings list for the 2022-23 season.
4 years ago

Conley, Clarkson In Utah Despite Ongoing Trade Rumors

Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson are in Utah despite trade rumors as the Jazz prepare to open training camp early next week. 
4 years ago

2024 Draft May Be Jazz Opportunity To Land A Superstar

The 2024 NBA Draft might be the most realistic opportunity for the Utah Jazz to add their next superstar to the roster. 
4 years ago

Why Were Cavaliers Willing To Trade Collin Sexton?

With the Jazz sending Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, I found myself asking, why were the Cavs willing to trade Collin Sexton?
4 years ago

BYU Climbs Up In Big 12, PAC-12 Power Poll

Ben Anderson, Jake Scott, and Jake Hatch rank every team in the Big 12 and the PAC-12, with the addition of BYU for the Big-PAC Power Poll.
4 years ago

Jeff Hornacek Rejoins Jazz Staff With Will Hardy

Jeff Hornacek is rejoining the Utah Jazz staff as a coaching consultant this season under new headman Will Hardy.
4 years ago

Donovan Mitchell: I Told Jazz Front Office ‘Don’t Trade Rudy’

Donovan Mitchell said he told the Utah Jazz front office not to trade Rudy Gobert before they made the blockbuster deal with Minnesota.
4 years ago

Mitchell, Clarkson Dispute Jazz Lack Of Belief In Each Other

Both Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson disagreed with comments made by Danny Ainge that the Utah Jazz lacked belief in one another.
4 years ago

Cavs Introduce Mitchell, Says He Expected Knicks Trade

Former Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell said he was surprised he wound up with the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade and not the Knicks.
4 years ago

Jazz Fontecchio Misses Free-Throws, Gobert, France Advance

Utah Jazz rookie Simone Fontecchio missed clutch two free throws late against France to end Italy's impressive run at EuroBasket.
4 years ago

Danny Ainge Anticipating ‘More Exciting Basketball’ From Jazz

Danny Ainge said he's anticipating "more exciting basketball" from the team this season with 11 new faces on the roster.
4 years ago

Sexton, Agbaji Happily Embracing New Home With Jazz

Ochai Agbaji and Collin Sexton have wasted little time getting to know the state of Utah after being traded to the Jazz last week. 
4 years ago

Jazz Fontecchio Clutch Play Stuns NBA MVP, Italy Tops Serbia

Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio helped lead the Italian national team to a stunning upset of Nikola Jokic and the heavily favored Serbia. 
4 years ago

Ainge: Jazz ‘Really Didn’t Believe In Each Other’

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge said the team didn't believe in one another which led to the two blockbuster trades triggering a rebuild.
4 years ago

Report: NBA Planning In-Season Tournament

The NBA is preparing to install an in-season tournament as soon as the 2023-24 seasons according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. 
4 years ago

Jazz Forwards To Face One Another In EuroBasket Playoffs

Utah Jazz fans will get a rare opportunity to watch two players from the roster face one another in the EuroBasket playoffs on Sunday. 
4 years ago

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

With the Big 12 and PAC-12 fighting for conference supremacy, what better way to determine a winner than with a power poll?
4 years ago

Ainge, Zanik, Smith Share Thoughts On Mitchell Trade

Danny Ainge, Justin Zanik, and Ryan Smith shared their thoughts on the blockbuster deal to send Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
4 years ago

Bogdanovic, Markkanen Continue Strong Play In Europe

Bojan Bogdanovic and Lauri Markkanen continued their strong play for their national teams at the FIBA EuroBasket tournament Thursday. 
4 years ago

Joe Ingles Drops Price On Salt Lake City Home

Former Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles has dropped the price of his Salt Lake City home after nearly a month on the market. 
4 years ago

Jazz Guard Sexton Nearly Won Game With Only Three Players

Looking back to when new Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton became a household name by nearly winning a game with only three players in college.
4 years ago

New Jazz Forward Markkanen Dominates At EuroBasket

New Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having a brilliant showing playing for his native Finland at the 2022 EuroBasket tournament.
4 years ago