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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

Butler Shines In Final Jazz Summer League Game

Jared Butler showed Utah Jazz fans promising signs of his potential on Thursday night to finish the Salt Lake Summer League.
4 years ago

Tacko Fall Gets Ridiculous Block At Jazz Summer League

Tacko Fall showed off his incredible size while playing for the Utah Jazz at the Salt Lake City Summer League. 
4 years ago

Jazz Fall To Sixers, And Could Kessler, Bolmaro Play In Vegas?

The Jazz dropped to 0-2 in the Salt Lake City Summer League, plus an update on Walker Kessler and Leandro Bolmaro in Las Vegas.
4 years ago

Gobert Sits Courtside At Minnesota Lynx Game After Trade

Rudy Gobert wasted little time familiarizing himself with Minnesota after he was traded to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. 
4 years ago

Jazz Officially Trade Gobert To Timberwolves

The Utah Jazz have officially traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for five players and four future draft picks.
4 years ago

Holmgren Dominates Jazz In Summer League Debut

The 2022 Utah Jazz summer league roster might have gotten the first taste of greatness when they faced Chet Holmgren in his NBA debut. 
4 years ago

Hardy Had Long Path From Bees Intern To Jazz Head Coach

Once an intern with the Salt Lake Bees, Will Hardy has had a long and winding road before being named as the Utah Jazz head coach.
4 years ago

Gobert Says Goodbye To Jazz Fans On Instagram

Rudy Gobert said goodbye to Utah Jazz fans on Instagram after he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
4 years ago

What Are Jazz Getting In Walker Kessler?

As Utah Jazz fans say goodbye to All-Star Rudy Gobert, they'll be excited to get to know their new defensive specialist Walker Kessler. 
4 years ago

Jazz Lose All-Time Great In Gobert

In what might be the biggest trade in Utah Jazz history, Rudy Gobert is headed to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
4 years ago

Jazz Trading Rudy Gobert To Timberwolves Per Report

The Utah Jazz are sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for five players, and an unprecedented number of future draft picks.
4 years ago

Utes Kuzma, Wright Reunited With Lucrative Wizards Contract

Delon Wright has signed a lucrative deal with the Washington Wizards where he will rejoin former University of Utah teammate Kyle Kuzma.
4 years ago

Jazz Lose Danuel House Jr. To 76ers

Utah Jazz free agent wing Danuel House will not be returning to the team next season after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. 
4 years ago

Report: Jazz To Waive Juancho Hernangomez

The Utah Jazz plan to waive forward Juancho Hernangomez before the final year of his contract becomes guaranteed according to The Athletic. 
4 years ago

Jazz Trade O’Neale To Nets For First Round Pick

The Utah Jazz sent Royce O'Neale to the Brooklyn Nets for a 2023 first round pick shortly before free agency opened on Thursday.
4 years ago

Jazz Officially Name Will Hardy Head Coach

After reports surfaced Tuesday, the Utah Jazz officially named Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy as their next head coach. 
4 years ago

Jazz Must Decide On Hernangomez Ahead Of Free Agency

The Utah Jazz have a decision to make on the contract of Juancho Hernangomez ahead of Thursday's NBA free agency.
4 years ago

LeBron, Tatum React To Jazz Fizdale, Hardy Hires

LeBron James and Jayson Tatum weren't shy about their adulation for David Fizdale and Will Hardy being hired by the Utah Jazz.
4 years ago

Hardy Faces Tough Challenges In First Year With Jazz

Will Hardy will face no shortage of challenges when he is officially named the head coach of the Utah Jazz this week. 
4 years ago

Jazz Hardy, 34, Will Be NBA’s Youngest Head Coach

At just 34 years old, Will Hardy will be the youngest head coach in the NBA next season when he takes over for the Utah Jazz.
4 years ago

Report: Jazz Close To Hiring Will Hardy As Next Head Coach

The Utah Jazz are close to hiring Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy as their next head coach according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. 
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Coaching Candidate: Will Hardy

Though the Jazz haven't officially narrowed their coaching candidate list, Celtics assistant Will Hardy is gaining momentum in the search. 
4 years ago

Jazz Ink BYU Star Yoeli Childs To Summer League Roster

The Utah Jazz have added former BYU Cougars forward and Salt Lake City Stars member Yoeli Childs to their summer league roster.
4 years ago

Jazz Adding Names To Summer League Roster

With a busy July right around the corner, here are the names the Utah Jazz have added to the summer league rosters already. 
4 years ago