CLARK KELLOGG

Clark Kellogg is a celebrated former NBA player, award-winning sports broadcaster, and respected leader whose influence spans far beyond the basketball court.

CLARK KELLOGG

Clark Kellogg is a celebrated former NBA player, award-winning sports broadcaster, and respected leader whose influence spans far beyond the basketball court.

Clark Kellogg is a former NBA player turned nationally recognized sports broadcaster, known for his insightful commentary on CBS Sports and as a longtime voice of the NBA 2K video game series. Nicknamed “Special K,” the 6'7" power forward first rose to prominence as Mr. Basketball USA in 1979, then starred at Ohio State University before being selected 8th overall in the 1982 NBA Draft. His promising career with the Indiana Pacers was cut short by injury, but his influence only expanded from there.

Kellogg transitioned seamlessly into broadcasting, becoming a beloved analyst for NCAA basketball and a trusted voice in sports media.

Off the court, he’s a respected business leader and inspirational speaker, serving on corporate and philanthropic boards including the Ohio State University Board of Trustees and the Columbus Foundation. Grounded in faith and driven by purpose, Clark Kellogg’s legacy is one of excellence, integrity, and leadership—on the court, in the boardroom, and throughout the community.

Clark Kellogg is a former NBA player turned nationally recognized sports broadcaster, known for his insightful commentary on CBS Sports and as a longtime voice of the NBA 2K video game series. Nicknamed “Special K,” the 6'7" power forward first rose to prominence as Mr. Basketball USA in 1979, then starred at Ohio State University before being selected 8th overall in the 1982 NBA Draft. His promising career with the Indiana Pacers was cut short by injury, but his influence only expanded from there.

Kellogg transitioned seamlessly into broadcasting, becoming a beloved analyst for NCAA basketball and a trusted voice in sports media.

Off the court, he’s a respected business leader and inspirational speaker, serving on corporate and philanthropic boards including the Ohio State University Board of Trustees and the Columbus Foundation. Grounded in faith and driven by purpose, Clark Kellogg’s legacy is one of excellence, integrity, and leadership—on the court, in the boardroom, and throughout the community.

How to know God - Clark Kellogg
Clark Kellogg on The Collective Good
Clark Kellogg, Faith Family & Basketball

Family and Personal Life

Kellogg has two sons, Alex and Nick, and a daughter, Talisa. Nick played basketball for Ohio University and Talisa played Division I volleyball at Georgia Tech. Kellogg became a Christian in 1985 after questioning his purpose in life. Kellogg has spoken about his faith saying, ...my faith remains my foundation. Christ is my all and the driver of my life.

Kellogg has two sons, Alex and Nick, and a daughter, Talisa. Nick played basketball for Ohio University and Talisa played Division I volleyball at Georgia Tech. Kellogg became a Christian in 1985 after questioning his purpose in life. Kellogg has spoken about his faith saying, ...my faith remains my foundation. Christ is my all and the driver of my life.

One of the great tournament tales when Clark Kellogg's son Nick made it to the 2012 Sweet 16 #shorts
Clark Kellogg : A Star In The Making Before He Became An Analyst

Indiana Pacers: Served as Vice President of Player Relations, contributing to player

development and organizational.

Board Memberships:

  • RLI Corp: Appointed to the Board of Directors in 2024.

  • First Merchants Corporation: Board member, participating in audit and

  • compensation committees.

Columbus Foundation: Chairperson of the Governing Committee, overseeing philanthropic initiatives.

Ohio State University: Served on the Board of Trustees from 2010 to 2019.

Indiana Pacers: Served as Vice President of Player Relations, contributing to player

development and organizational.

Board Memberships:

  • RLI Corp: Appointed to the Board of Directors in 2024.

  • First Merchants Corporation: Board member, participating in audit and

  • compensation committees.

Columbus Foundation: Chairperson of the Governing Committee, overseeing philanthropic initiatives.

Ohio State University: Served on the Board of Trustees from 2010 to 2019.

Post-Professional & Leadership

Keynote Speaker

  • Heart of a Champion Foundation Speakers Bureau

Marketing Degree from Ohio State (1996)

CBS Sports Game & Studio Analyst (1993)

  • Studio host (NCAA Tournament early round coverage) in 1994 to 1997

  • Full-time studio host (NCAA Tournament) in 1997

  • Lead basketball analyst (NCAA) starting in 2008

Elected to Ohio State University Board of Trustees (2010)

First Merchants Columbus Advisory Board (2001)

RLI Corp Board of Directors (2023)

NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Competition Committee

The Columbus Foundation Governing Committee Chairman

Business of Student Success Athlete Advisory Board

Keynote Speaker

  • Heart of a Champion Foundation Speakers Bureau

Marketing Degree from Ohio State (1996)

CBS Sports Game & Studio Analyst (1993)

  • Studio host (NCAA Tournament early round coverage) in 1994 to 1997

  • Full-time studio host (NCAA Tournament) in 1997

  • Lead basketball analyst (NCAA) starting in 2008

Elected to Ohio State University Board of Trustees (2010)

First Merchants Columbus Advisory Board (2001)

RLI Corp Board of Directors (2023)

NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Competition Committee

The Columbus Foundation Governing Committee Chairman

Business of Student Success Athlete Advisory Board

Obama Interview

Clark Kellogg Interviews President Barack Obama - National Championship Halftime Show

Broadcasting Excellence

CBS Sports Analyst: Joined CBS Sports in 1993, serving as a game and studio analyst.

  • Became the lead college basketball analyst in 2008, partnering with Jim Nantz for NCAA

CBS Sports Analyst: Joined CBS Sports in 1993, serving as a game and studio analyst.

  • Became the lead college basketball analyst in 2008, partnering with Jim Nantz for NCAA

In 1990, he joined ESPN as a basketball analyst. He has also worked for the Big East Network and Prime Sports. WTTV/FSN-Indiana. Kellogg served as a television analyst for Indiana Pacers road games. CBS Sports. From 1993 to 1994, Kellogg served as a game analyst for the CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA Tournament. From 1994 to 1997, he served as a studio co-host for the early round coverage of the NCAA Tournament. In 1997, Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time as a studio/game analyst for college basketball coverage and was one of three in-studio hosts for March Madness along with Greg Gumbel and Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis. He would typically work as the #2 game analyst until around Championship Week when he would move into the studio for the remainder of the season. He is known for using the phrase spurtability as a reference to a team's ability to score points in quick succession. Kellogg replaced Billy Packer as CBS' lead basketball game analyst beginning in the 2008–2009 college basketball season and called the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship with Jim Nantz. He also worked games at the beginning of the season with Verne Lundquist when Nantz was on other CBS Sports duties including the NFL and golf. In March 2010, Kellogg played a game of H.O.R.S.E. against U.S. President Barack Obama. The game, called P.O.T.U.S. for the occasion, was won by Obama, who had P.O.T.U. to Kellogg's P.O.T.U.S. During the 2012 NCAA men's tournament, the Ohio Bobcats, for whom Kellogg's son, Nick, played, advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round with a win over South Florida in Nashville. At the same time Kellogg was calling another tournament game, the Lehigh – Xavier game almost 500 miles away in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kellogg, in a digression from his impartiality as a commentator, exclaimed Way to go Bobcats! when the final score rolled on his monitor. In 2014, Kellogg returned to his previous role as a studio analyst. In return, Greg Anthony (who himself had been a studio analyst since 2008) took over Kellogg's role as lead college basketball game analyst. NBA 2K announcer Kellogg appeared in the popular NBA video game NBA 2K9 as the co-commentator alongside Kevin Harlan. The pair rejoined for future games in the series they have appeared in every game since up to the current NBA 2K20.

In 1990, he joined ESPN as a basketball analyst. He has also worked for the Big East Network and Prime Sports. WTTV/FSN-Indiana. Kellogg served as a television analyst for Indiana Pacers road games. CBS Sports. From 1993 to 1994, Kellogg served as a game analyst for the CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA Tournament. From 1994 to 1997, he served as a studio co-host for the early round coverage of the NCAA Tournament. In 1997, Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time as a studio/game analyst for college basketball coverage and was one of three in-studio hosts for March Madness along with Greg Gumbel and Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis. He would typically work as the #2 game analyst until around Championship Week when he would move into the studio for the remainder of the season. He is known for using the phrase spurtability as a reference to a team's ability to score points in quick succession. Kellogg replaced Billy Packer as CBS' lead basketball game analyst beginning in the 2008–2009 college basketball season and called the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship with Jim Nantz. He also worked games at the beginning of the season with Verne Lundquist when Nantz was on other CBS Sports duties including the NFL and golf. In March 2010, Kellogg played a game of H.O.R.S.E. against U.S. President Barack Obama. The game, called P.O.T.U.S. for the occasion, was won by Obama, who had P.O.T.U. to Kellogg's P.O.T.U.S. During the 2012 NCAA men's tournament, the Ohio Bobcats, for whom Kellogg's son, Nick, played, advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round with a win over South Florida in Nashville. At the same time Kellogg was calling another tournament game, the Lehigh – Xavier game almost 500 miles away in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kellogg, in a digression from his impartiality as a commentator, exclaimed Way to go Bobcats! when the final score rolled on his monitor. In 2014, Kellogg returned to his previous role as a studio analyst. In return, Greg Anthony (who himself had been a studio analyst since 2008) took over Kellogg's role as lead college basketball game analyst. NBA 2K announcer Kellogg appeared in the popular NBA video game NBA 2K9 as the co-commentator alongside Kevin Harlan. The pair rejoined for future games in the series they have appeared in every game since up to the current NBA 2K20.

NBA 2K

Clark Kellogg is well-known for his role as a color commentator in the NBA 2K video game series. 

  • Long-standing presence: Kellogg has been a consistent presence in the NBA 2K franchise since NBA 2K9, providing insightful commentary alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan.

  • Familiar voice for gamers: Many NBA 2K players are familiar with Kellogg's voice and his analysis during the games.

  • Part of a popular commentary team: Kellogg and Harlan's commentary partnership has been a popular and recognizable aspect of the NBA 2K experience for many years. 

Clark Kellogg is well-known for his role as a color commentator in the NBA 2K video game series. 

  • Long-standing presence: Kellogg has been a consistent presence in the NBA 2K franchise since NBA 2K9, providing insightful commentary alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan.

  • Familiar voice for gamers: Many NBA 2K players are familiar with Kellogg's voice and his analysis during the games.

  • Part of a popular commentary team: Kellogg and Harlan's commentary partnership has been a popular and recognizable aspect of the NBA 2K experience for many years. 

Clark Kellogg Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities
Clark Kellogg (Pacers) (21pts/10rebs) vs. Bulls (1985)

Professional

  • Indiana Pacers (1982-1987)

    • Selected 8th overall in 1982

  • NBA rookies

    • NBA All-Rookie First Team

    • Converse endorsement deal

  • NBA Rookie of the Year Runner-Up (1982-83)

    • 20.1 pt, 10.6 reb as a rookie

    • 20-10 line has only been done by a handful of

  • Indiana Pacers (1982-1987)

    • Selected 8th overall in 1982

  • NBA rookies

    • NBA All-Rookie First Team

    • Converse endorsement deal

  • NBA Rookie of the Year Runner-Up (1982-83)

    • 20.1 pt, 10.6 reb as a rookie

    • 20-10 line has only been done by a handful of

1990 Indiana Pacers Mastercard commercial with Clark Kellogg
Collegiate
  • Ohio State University (1979-1982)

  • Two-Year Starter

  • All-Big Ten Conference (1982)

  • Conference Most Valuable Player Award (1982)

  • Ohio State University (1979-1982)

  • Two-Year Starter

  • All-Big Ten Conference (1982)

  • Conference Most Valuable Player Award (1982)

Pre-Collegiate

  • “Special K”

  • 6’7” Power Forward

  • Born in Cleveland, Ohio

  • First Team Parade All-American (1979)

  • McDonald’s All-American (1979)

  • Mr. Basketball USA (1979)

  • “Special K”

  • 6’7” Power Forward

  • Born in Cleveland, Ohio

  • First Team Parade All-American (1979)

  • McDonald’s All-American (1979)

  • Mr. Basketball USA (1979)

Clark Kellogg Accepts 2022 Bobby Jones Award
Clark Kellogg's Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

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