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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

Gobert Makes History With All-Defensive Nods

Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert is the first center in NBA history to earn six All-Defensive first-team nods after last week's announcement.
5 years ago

Rudy Gobert Named To Sixth All-Defensive Team

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been named to the NBA's All-Defensive first team for the sixth consecutive season in his decorated career.
5 years ago

Jazz Talk To Timme, Jalen Williams, More At Draft Combine

The Utah Jazz sent representatives to the NBA Combine this weekend where they spoke with draft hopefuls ahead of the June event.
5 years ago

Quin Snyder Reportedly Not A Lakers Coaching Finalist

Quin Snyder is not listed among names being reported as finalists for the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching opening. 
5 years ago

Robert Horry Wishes He’d Thrown Brick At Danny Ainge

In a Twitter Q&A, Robert Horry said he wished he'd thrown a brick at Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge with the Phoenix Suns.
5 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Again Named To Best Dressed List

Jordan Clarkson didn't repeat as Sixth Man of the Year but was honored as one of the league's best-dressed players by League Fits.
5 years ago

Utah Jazz Conference Finals Rooting Guide

The Jazz have long been eliminated but there are still plenty of players and coaches with Utah ties still competing in the conference finals.
5 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Talks To Mets Lindor Before At Bat

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was spotted sitting behind home plate talking to Francisco Lindor at the New York Mets game Tuesday.
5 years ago

Report: Jeff Hornacek Leaving Rockets Coaching Staff

Former Utah Jazz guard Jeff Hornacek is leaving his assistant coaching position with the Houston Rockets after two seasons.
5 years ago

Former Jazzman Favors Staying With Thunder

Derrick Favors picked up the player option for the final season of his three-year, nearly $30 million contract with the OKC Thunder.
5 years ago

Ainge Is The Right Architect For Jazz Restructure

In light of the Boston Celtics trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Utah Jazz should consider themselves lucky to have Danny Ainge.
5 years ago

Fischer: Conley ‘Most Likely To Go’ In Jazz Trade

In a conversation on the Zone Sports Network, Jake Fischer said that the Utah Jazz could find a suitable trade market for Mike Conley.
5 years ago

Poll: Jazz Fans Prefer To Bring Gobert And Mitchell Back

Jazz fans overwhelmingly preferred to see both Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell back with the roster next season in a KSL Sports Poll.
5 years ago

Gobert Laughs Off Skip Bayless Criticism

After a week of sparring with Shaquille O'Neal, Rudy Gobert was ready to laugh off the criticism leveled at him by Skip Bayless. 
5 years ago

Report: All-Star Game Will Impact Jazz Rebuilding Plans

The 2023 NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City will impact how the Utah Jazz choose to reshape their roster according to Bleacher Report.
5 years ago

Shaq Pays Respect To Gobert For Locked Up Comments

After Rudy Gobert and Shaq exchanged jabs over the past few days, O'Neal paid respect to the Utah Jazz center for believing in himself. 
5 years ago

Gobert Goes Green With Latest Hair Transformation

Rudy Gobert dyed his hair green in a not-so-subtle change after the Utah Jazz season ended in photos posted on his Instagram page.
5 years ago

Jordan Clarkson Appears In Adam Sandler ‘Hustle’ Trailer

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson made an appearance in the latest trailer for "Hustle," a basketball-based movie starring Adam Sandler.
5 years ago

Snyder On Jazz Success: ‘We Want More’

Quin Snyder said the Utah Jazz never found the spark they needed to make a deep playoff run, but that the team wants more from itself.
5 years ago

Snyder Not ‘Comfortable’ Discussing Future With Jazz Publicly

Quin Snyder declined to elaborate on his future as the head coach of the Utah Jazz when asked in his postseason media availability.
5 years ago

Answering Your Jazz Offseason Questions

It's time to open up the mailbag and answer the most pressing questions Jazz fans are asking ahead of the offseason.
5 years ago

Seeing Wade With Jazz ‘Looks Weird’ For Spoelstra

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said it was weird to see former star Dwyane Wade sitting courtside at Utah Jazz games.
5 years ago

Real Salt Lake Re-Acquires Jefferson Savarino

Real Salt Lake has officially signed Jefferson Savarino, confirming reports that had been circulating about the forward over the last week.
5 years ago

Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union Shine At Met Gala

Dwyane Wade and actress wife Gabrielle Union were guests at the annual Met Gala to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
5 years ago