Clark Kellogg facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 2, 1961 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | St. Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State (1979–1982) |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1982–1987 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1987 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,918 (18.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,482 (9.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 764 (2.9 apg) |
Clark Clifton Kellogg Jr. was born on July 2, 1961. He is an American former professional basketball player. After his playing career, he became a lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Indiana Pacers.
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Clark Kellogg's Basketball Journey
High School Success
Clark "Special K" Kellogg grew up in East Cleveland, Ohio. He went to St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. His high school basketball career was one of the best in Cleveland's history. In 1979, he scored an amazing 51 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the state championship game. Even though his team lost, his 51 points are still an Ohio high school state finals record! Clark also played in special all-star games like the McDonald's All-American game.
College Years at Ohio State
From 1979 to 1982, Kellogg played basketball for Ohio State University. He was named an All-Big Ten Conference player and won the Most Valuable Player award. He later earned his marketing degree in 1996. In 2010, he was appointed to the university's board of trustees, helping to guide the school.
Playing in the NBA
In 1982, Clark Kellogg decided to join the NBA draft after his junior year of college. The Indiana Pacers picked him as the 8th player overall in the first round. In his very first season, he was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Team. This means he was one of the best new players in the league! He was one of only a few rookies in NBA history to average over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game.
Many people thought Kellogg would become a huge NBA superstar. He even got his own Converse "Special K" sneaker! However, he only played three full seasons and parts of two others for the Pacers. Sadly, ongoing knee problems forced him to retire early from playing basketball.
Clark Kellogg's Personal Life
Clark Kellogg married his wife, Rosy, in 1983. They have two sons, Clark (Alex) and Nick, and a daughter, Talisa. Both Alex and Nick played college basketball. Talisa played Division I volleyball at Georgia Tech.
Clark became a Christian in 1985. He has often spoken about how his faith is very important to him. He says it is the "foundation" and "driver" of his life.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1982–83 | Indiana | 81 | 81 | 34.1 | .479 | .222 | .741 | 10.6 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 20.1 |
| 1983–84 | Indiana | 79 | 79 | 33.9 | .519 | .333 | .768 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 19.1 |
| 1984–85 | Indiana | 77 | 65 | 31.8 | .505 | .500 | .760 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 18.6 |
| 1985–86 | Indiana | 19 | 12 | 29.9 | .473 | .308 | .768 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 17.6 |
| 1986–87 | Indiana | 4 | 4 | 15.0 | .364 | .500 | .750 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Career | 260 | 241 | 32.7 | .497 | .338 | .757 | 9.5 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 18.9 | |
Clark Kellogg's Broadcasting Career
Working for ESPN
In 1989, Clark Kellogg started a new career. He joined ESPN as a basketball analyst. This means he would watch games and share his expert opinions. He also worked for other sports networks.
Joining CBS Sports
Kellogg began working with CBS Sports in 1993. He helped cover the NCAA men's basketball tournament. This is a huge college basketball event every year! By 1997, he joined CBS Sports full-time. He became a studio host and game analyst for college basketball. He is known for using the word "spurtability." This describes how quickly a team can score many points in a row.
In 2008, Kellogg became the main basketball game analyst for CBS. He called the 2009 NCAA men's basketball championship game.
In March 2010, Kellogg played a game of H.O.R.S.E. against U.S. President Barack Obama. President Obama won the game!
During the 2012 NCAA men's tournament, Clark's son, Nick, played for the Ohio Bobcats. The Bobcats won a big game and moved on to the "Sweet Sixteen" round. Clark was calling another game at the time. When he saw his son's team won, he excitedly said, "Way to go Bobcats!"
In 2014, Kellogg returned to his role as a studio analyst. He continues to share his basketball knowledge with fans.
NBA 2K Video Game Announcer
Clark Kellogg also appears in the popular NBA video game series NBA 2K9. He is a co-commentator in the game, alongside Kevin Harlan. They have been in every game in the series since then.
See also
In Spanish: Clark Kellogg para niños
- Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award
