Ron Kellogg facts for kids
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| Born | December 16, 1962 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
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| High school | Omaha Northwest (Omaha, Nebraska) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Kansas (1982–1986) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | ||||||||||||||
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| 1986–1987 | Topeka Sizzlers | |||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Savannah Spirits | |||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Omaha Racers | |||||||||||||
| 1990–1991 | Topeka Sizzlers / Yakima Sun Kings | |||||||||||||
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Ronald Allison Kellogg Jr. (born December 19, 1962) is a former American basketball player. He was known for his amazing shooting skills in college. Ron played for the Kansas Jayhawks in the mid-1980s. Even though the three-point shot wasn't around yet, he was famous for making long shots. He was considered one of the best long-range shooters in the Big Eight Conference. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, he later played professionally in the CBA.
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College Basketball Career
High School Success and Joining Kansas
Ron Kellogg was a star player at Northwest High School in Omaha. He was chosen as an all-state player three times. More than 150 colleges wanted him to play for them. Ron chose to go to the University of Kansas (KU) in 1982.
During his first year at KU, he played a little bit. He averaged about 3.9 points per game. In his second year, he improved slightly, scoring 6.1 points per game. A new coach, Larry Brown, joined the team before Ron's second year. This started a new exciting time for Kansas basketball.
Becoming a Star Player
In his third year (1984–85), Ron became a starting player. He played alongside a talented freshman named Danny Manning. Ron really shined in this role. He led the team in scoring, averaging 17.6 points per game. He shot the ball very well, making 57.6% of his shots. This was a very high percentage for a player who took many long-range shots.
Ron had some incredible games that season. In one stretch, he scored 30 points against Wichita State. He then scored 31 against Colorado and 39 against Nebraska. He also had 34 points against Memphis State and Oklahoma. His performance against Nebraska was especially memorable. He made 16 out of 19 shots and all his free throws. This set a new scoring record at the Devaney Center.
His great play was even featured in Sports Illustrated magazine. The article about his game against Oklahoma was titled "Kellogg Went Snap! Crackle! Pop!" This was a fun reference to the Kellogg's-brand Rice Krispies cereal. Even though Kansas lost in the NCAA tournament, Ron was named to the All-Big Eight first team. He also played for the U.S. team in the 1985 World University Games.
Senior Year and the Final Four
Ron's senior year (1985–86) was one of the best for Kansas basketball. He moved to the shooting guard position. The team had many talented players, including Danny Manning and Greg Dreiling. The Jayhawks had an amazing season, winning 35 games and losing only 4. They made it to the 1986 Final Four in Dallas.
In the Final Four, Kansas lost to Duke. But Ron played very well in his last college game. He scored 22 points, making 11 out of 15 shots. He finished the season as the team's second-highest scorer. He averaged 15.9 points per game. Ron was again chosen for the All-Big Eight first team. He ended his college career with 1,508 points. This still places him among KU's top scorers.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Ron Kellogg was chosen in the 1986 NBA draft. The Atlanta Hawks picked him in the second round. He was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers but did not play in an NBA game.
Ron then played in the CBA. He joined the Topeka Sizzlers, where he played with former KU teammates. He also played for the Omaha Racers, Savannah Spirits, and Yakima Sun Kings. In four seasons in the CBA, he averaged 11.5 points in 147 games. After his basketball career, Ron went into business. He now coaches high school basketball in Baton Rouge.
Ron Kellogg's Legacy
Ron Kellogg was famous for his smooth left-handed jump shot. Many people called him the best shooter in Nebraska high school history. Some even said he was one of the greatest shooters ever to play for Kansas. When asked about his game, scouts often said "incredible shooter." Chuck Woodling, a sports writer, said he had "never seen a more accurate shooter than Ron Kellogg."
Kansas head coach Bill Self was a coach for the 1985–86 KU team. He remembered a shooting drill where players took many shots quickly. He said Ron Kellogg went three days in a row without missing a single shot!
Ron was known for his fun personality too. Sports Illustrated magazine described him as a player who got so excited when he was shooting well that he sometimes forgot the score. His coach, Larry Brown, would often yell "No! No!" when Ron shot, but then say "Great shot!" when it went in. The magazine also reported that Ron, along with other senior players, wore a tuxedo to his final home game.
See also
In Spanish: Ron Kellogg para niños
