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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 Sign Illinois Giant Kofi Cockburn After Draft

The Utah Jazz have reportedly signed Illinois center Kofi Cockburn to a contract after the conclusion of the 2022 NBA Draft. 
4 years ago

Jazz Sign UCLA Wing Johnny Juzang To Two-Way Deal

The Utah Jazz are signing Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract after the UCLA wing went unselected in the 2022 NBA Draft per ESPN.
4 years ago

Jazz Stand Pat, Don’t Trade Into Draft

After weeks of rumors leading up to the NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz stood pat, and didn't acquire either a first or second-round selection. 
4 years ago

Gobert To Play Fan 1-V-1 To Celebrate Birthday At Home

Rudy Gobert is planning to celebrate his birthday by playing one-on-one basketball with one lucky Utah Jazz fan
4 years ago

Report: O’Neale Drawing Interest, Jazz Want 1st Round Pick

Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer is reporting that Utah Jazz players Royce O'Neale and Mike Conley are being mentioned in trade discussions. 
4 years ago

Five Second Round Draft Options For The Utah Jazz

Five names that could be available late, or after the NBA draft that Utah Jazz fans should be familiar with.
4 years ago

Ryan Smith: Fourth Purple Jazz Jersey On The Way

Ryan Smith discussed the Jazz rebranded jersey lineup on 97.5 KSL Sports Zone and teased a fourth purple uniform was in the team's future.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Coaching Candidate: Frank Vogel

A deeper dive on Utah Jazz head coaching candidate Frank Vogel who has made three previous stops in the NBA.
4 years ago

Report: Jazz Holding Second Interviews With Coaching Candidates

The Utah Jazz are setting up second interviews with head coaching candidates according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 
4 years ago

Jazz Vegas Summer League Tip Times Announced

The NBA announced the Utah Jazz tip times for the Las Vegas Summer League which runs from July 7-17 and features all 30 NBA teams.
4 years ago

Danny Ainge Was In Boston For Celtics Game 6 Loss

Danny Ainge was front and center for the Boston Celtics Game 6 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. 
4 years ago

Ranking Each Of The Utah Jazz Rebranded Jerseys

A ranking of each of the new jerseys the Utah Jazz released for their rebuild ahead of both the 2022-23, and 2023-24 seasons.
4 years ago

Jazz Unveil Six Jerseys In New Rebrand

The Utah Jazz ushered in a new era of basketball with rebranded black, white, and yellow jerseys ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. 
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Coaching Candidate: Sam Cassell

In the second breakdown of Utah Jazz head coaching candidates, let’s look at longtime NBA player and assistant coach Sam Cassell.
4 years ago

Jazz Welcome Diabate, Harper Jr. In Latest Draft Workout

The Utah Jazz welcomed in Michigan's Moussa Diabate and Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. for a workout ahead of next week's NBA draft. 
4 years ago

Did Donovan Mitchell Hit A Home Run At Mets Practice?

Donovan Mitchell is once again spending time with the New York Mets during his downtime away from the Utah Jazz. 
4 years ago

Vernon Maxwell Pledges Jazz Fandom If They Hire Cassell

Vernon Maxwell announced that he would become a fan of the Utah Jazz if they were to hire Sam Cassell as their next head coach. 
4 years ago

Report: Hawks Remain Interested In Gobert

Trade rumors revolving around Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and the Atlanta Hawks continue to circulate ahead of next week's NBA Draft.
4 years ago

Utah Jazz Coaching Candidate: Terry Stotts

In the first breakdown of the Utah Jazz head coaching candidate series, let's look at longtime NBA play-caller Terry Stotts. 
4 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Attends Party With Heat Star Jimmy Butler

Donovan Mitchell kept up his busy summer by attending a birthday party with Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler.
4 years ago

Lack Of Draft Pick Eases Jazz Busy Summer

The lack of a selection in next week's NBA Draft has lessened the burden on the busier-than-usual Utah Jazz summer.
4 years ago

Three Things Next Jazz Coach Can Accomplish Snyder Never Did

With Quin Snyder leaving Utah, here is a list of three things the next Jazz coach could accomplish that Snyder never did.
4 years ago

Former Jazz Assistant Dell Demps Joins Timberwolves Front Office

Utah Jazz assistant coach Dell Demps is reportedly heading to Minnesota to join Tim Connelly's staff with the Timberwolves.
4 years ago

Jazz Welcome 11 More Draft Hopefuls

The Utah Jazz welcomed another 12 players in for workouts on Thursday with the June 23 draft just two weeks away.
4 years ago