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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 Show Good Fight In Close Loss To Warriors

The Utah Jazz got 21 points from Bojan Bogdanovic but he came up one bucket shy as they fell to the Golden State Warriors 94-92.
5 years ago

Bogdanovic Winner Rims Out As Jazz Fall To Warriors

Bojan Bogdanovic narrowly missed what would have been a game-winning three-point shot as the Jazz fell to the Golden State Warriors 94-92.
5 years ago

Gobert Gifts $50 To Jazz Game Night Employees

Employees at Vivint Arena got an extra surprise Friday night when Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert gifted each of them $50.
5 years ago

Jazz Defense Improves In Much Needed Win Over Pistons

The Utah Jazz temporarily stopped the bleeding as they took down the Detroit Pistons 111-101 thanks to improved focus on the defensive end.
5 years ago

Jazz Snap Losing Streak, Avoid Pistons Sweep

The Utah Jazz snapped their losing streak at two by outlasting the Detroit Pistons 111-101 in Salt Lake City. 
5 years ago

Jazz Drop Mask Mandate At Vivint Arena

In light of Friday's resolution passed by the Utah Legislature, the Utah Jazz will drop their mask mandate inside of Vivint Arena.
5 years ago

Jazz Again Shorthanded As They Prepare For Detroit

The Utah Jazz can't seem to catch a break when it comes to their health as they prepare to host the Detroit Pistons tonight.
5 years ago

Jazz Flaws On Full Display In Loss To Rockets

The Utah Jazz couldn't stop their recent bleeding in a surprising 116-111 loss to the lowly Houston Rockets.
5 years ago

Jazz Skid Continues In Home Loss To Rockets

The Utah Jazz dropped their sixth game in their last seven outings with a 116-111 loss at home to the Houston Rockets.
5 years ago

Jazz Radio Voice David Locke To Call 1,000th Game

On Wednesday night, David Locke will call his 1,000th game as the radio voice of the Utah Jazz when the team hosts the Houston Rockets. 
5 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Enters Concussion Protocol

Donovan Mitchell was added to the team's injury list due to a concussion suffered late in the first half of the team's loss to the Lakers.
5 years ago

StatMuse Continues Bizarre Tirade Against Rudy Gobert

The popular social media outlet StatMuse continued their bizarre renegade against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday.
5 years ago

Jazz Re-Sign Danuel House Jr. To 10-Day Contract

The Utah Jazz are signing free-agent guard Danuel House Jr. to a 10-day contract following up the expiration of his hardship contract.
5 years ago

Jazz Offense Stalls In Ugly Loss To Lakers

The Utah Jazz momentum from Sunday's over the Denver Nuggets was dashed with an ugly 101-95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. 
5 years ago

Jazz Drop Fifth Game In Six Outings With Loss To Lakers

The Utah Jazz played sluggishly throughout the game failing to match the Los Angeles Lakers physicality in their 101-96 loss.
5 years ago

Mitchell, Gobert Reconnect In Blowout Win Over Nuggets

The Utah Jazz snapped their four-game losing streak with a dominant 125-102 win over the Denver Nuggets thanks to improved communication.
5 years ago

Jazz Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Nuggets

The Utah Jazz snapped their four-game losing streak by beating the Denver Nuggets 125-102 behind big games from Mitchell and Gobert.
5 years ago

Mitchell Addresses Gobert Comments, Big Market Rumors

Donovan Mitchell addressed comments made by Rudy Gobert about the team's defense, and reports of wanting to play in a bigger market.
5 years ago

Royce O’Neale Gets High School Jersey Retired

Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale had his 00 jersey number retired at his Alma Mater Harker Heights High School in Texas.
5 years ago

NBA Updating Game Day COVID Testing Protocols

The NBA is updating its COVID testing protocols amid the recent outbreak of the Omicron variant that has torn through much of the league.
5 years ago

Gobert Returns, Hopeful To Face Nuggets Sunday

The Utah Jazz welcomed Rudy Gobert back to practice on Friday after the center had missed the team's previous five games.
5 years ago

Jazz Waive Forward Malik Fitts

The Utah Jazz announced they've waived Malik Fitts after the forward suffered a fractured left wrist and was set to miss the next four weeks.
5 years ago

Mitchell Drops One Spot In NBA All-Star Voting

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell dropped one spot in the second round returns for NBA All-Star voting while Rudy Gobert held his standing.
5 years ago

Undersized Jazz No Match For Cavaliers

The shorthanded Utah Jazz proved to be no match for the supersized Cleveland Cavaliers as they lost their fourth straight game 111-91.
5 years ago