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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

Utah Jazz Blown Out By Hornets, Stay Winless On Road

The Utah Jazz dropped to 0-3 on the road and 2-4 overall to open the season after falling to the Charlotte Hornets 126-103.
12 months ago

Walker Kessler Leaves Jazz Road Trip With Shoulder Injury

Walker Kessler returned to Utah before the second game of the Jazz’s five-game road trip to undergo testing on his injured shoulder.
12 months ago

Jazz Pick Up Options On Five Second And Third-Year Players

The Utah Jazz announced Thursday they have exercised rookie-scale contract options for five second- and third-year players on the roster.
1 year ago

Isaiah Collier Nears Return, Reports To G League Stars

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier is nearing his 2025-26 season debut as the team assigned him to the Salt Lake City Stars.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz Defensive Woes Spell Doom Against Trail Blazers

The Utah Jazz suffered their first home loss of the season Wednesday, falling 136-134 to the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers List Young Names On Injury Report

The Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers will both be missing key young players when they face off at Delta Center on Wednesday night. 
1 year ago

Jazz Mailbag: What Has Been Best Development To Open Season?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we look at the best development during the first week of the season.
1 year ago

Lauri Markkanen Scores 51, Jazz Beat Suns In OT

Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points to lead the Utah Jazz past the Phoenix Suns 138-124 in overtime.
1 year ago

Jazz, Suns List Key Names On Injury Report

The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns have several key players listed on the injury report ahead of Monday night’s matchup.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz Show Familiar Flaws In Loss To Kings

The Utah Jazz pushed the Sacramento Kings to the final possession, but suffered their first loss of the season, falling 105-104 on the road.
1 year ago

NBA Unveils New Utah Jazz Court For 2025

The NBA unveiled the hardwood for its In-Season Tournament games, including the New Utah Jazz Court for 2025.
1 year ago

Kevin Love Covers Jazz Coach Will Hardy’s Ears To Mute Fan Chant

Kevin Love covered the ears of Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy to mute fans chants to sub him into the game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz Punish Hapless Los Angeles Clippers In Season Opener

The Utah Jazz crushed an unprepared Los Angeles Clippers team 129-109 to open the 2025-26 season.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz Injury Report: Ace Bailey Expected To Make NBA Debut

Ace Bailey is expected to NBA debut tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to the latest Utah Jazz injury report.
1 year ago

Jazz Mailbag: In An Expansion Draft, Who Would Jazz Protect?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we nail down who the team would protect in a hypothetical expansion draft.
1 year ago

Jazz Practice Facility Moving To Shops At South Town

The Utah Jazz practice facility will move from the Zions Bank Basketball Center to The Shops At South Town to join the Utah Mammoth.
1 year ago

Jazz+ Coverage To Expand Streaming Across Northwestern US

The map for SEG+ and Jazz+ coverage for the 2025-26 will expand to cover all of Idaho and Montana, plus parts of Oregon and Washington.
1 year ago

Minutes Will Be Hard To Come By In Young Jazz Rotation

With two new first-round picks on the roster, plus four experienced veterans, rotation minutes may be hard to come by for the 2025-26 Utah Jazz.
1 year ago

Walker Kessler Carries Utah Jazz Past Trail Blazers

The Utah Jazz earned their first win of the preseason, downing the Portland Trail Blazers 132-129 behind a big night from Walker Kessler.
1 year ago

Ace Bailey To Miss Final Utah Jazz Preseason Game

Ace Bailey will miss the preseason finale for the Utah Jazz against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
1 year ago

Jazz Mailbag: Why So Many Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we explore why Lauri Markkanen trade rumors continue to arise in NBA circles.
1 year ago

Utah Jazz Fall To Mavericks In Preseason Home Opener

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz dropped to 0-3 in the preseason, falling to the Dallas Mavericks in their exhibition home opener 114-101. Brice Sensabaugh led the Jazz with 16 points, while the Mavericks were led by Anthony Davis, who scored a game-high 25 points. Related: Ace Bailey Leaves Home Opener With Knee Injury Bailey […]
1 year ago

Ace Bailey Leaves Jazz Home Opener With Knee Soreness

Utah Jazz rookie phenom Ace Bailey left Monday's home opener with what the team is calling bilateral knee soreness.
1 year ago

Ace Bailey, Walt Clayton Score 20 Each, Jazz Fall To Spurs

Ace Bailey and Walt Clayton Jr. are showing promising early returns for the Utah Jazz from the 2025 NBA Draft.
1 year ago