Clark Kellogg facts for kids
Kellogg in 2023
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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. (born July 2, 1961) is a former professional basketball player from America. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Indiana Pacers. After his playing career, he became a well-known college basketball analyst for CBS Sports.
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Basketball Career
High School Achievements
Clark Kellogg, also known as "Special K," grew up in East Cleveland, Ohio. He went to St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio. His high school basketball career is thought to be one of the best in Cleveland's history.
A major moment was a state championship game in 1979. Even though his team lost, Kellogg scored an amazing 51 points and grabbed 24 rebounds. His 51 points are still an Ohio high school state finals record. He also played in important 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 earned honors like All-Big Ten Conference and Most Valuable Player. Later, in 1996, he finished his marketing degree.
In 2010, the governor of Ohio appointed Kellogg to the university's board of trustees. He still serves on the board today.
NBA Career with the Pacers
In 1982, Kellogg decided to enter the NBA draft after his junior year of college. The Indiana Pacers picked him as the 8th overall player in the first round. In his very first season, he was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Team.
Kellogg was one of only a few rookies in NBA history to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. He averaged 20.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Many people thought he would become a huge NBA superstar. He even signed a deal with Converse to create his own "Special K" sneaker.
However, Kellogg only played three full seasons and parts of two others for the Pacers. He had ongoing knee problems that forced him to retire early.
Personal Life
Clark Kellogg has two sons, Clark (Alex) and Nick, and a daughter, Talisa. Both Alex and Nick played college basketball. Talisa played Division I volleyball for Georgia Tech.
Kellogg became a Christian in 1985. He has often spoken about how his faith is very important to him. He says that his faith is his "foundation" and guides his life.
Broadcasting Career
Early Broadcasting Roles
After his basketball career, Kellogg started working in broadcasting. In 1989, he joined ESPN as a basketball analyst. He also worked for the Big East Network and Prime Sports. He was also a television analyst for Indiana Pacers road games on WTTV/FSN-Indiana.
Working with CBS Sports
Kellogg joined CBS Sports in 1993. He first worked as a game analyst for the NCAA tournament. From 1994 to 1997, he was a studio co-host for the early rounds of the tournament.
In 1997, Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time. He became a studio and game analyst for college basketball coverage. He was one of the main hosts for "March Madness" in the studio. He is known for using the word "spurtability" to describe a team's ability to score many points quickly.
Kellogg became the lead basketball game analyst for CBS in 2008. He called the 2009 NCAA men's basketball championship game with Jim Nantz.
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, Kellogg's son, Nick, played for the Ohio Bobcats. When his son's team won a game, Kellogg was calling another tournament game far away. He famously exclaimed, "Way to go Bobcats!" when he saw the final score.
In 2014, Kellogg returned to his role as a studio analyst.
NBA 2K 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
- Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award
