Career Timeline of Clark Kellogg: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Clark Kellogg built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Clark Kellogg is a former professional basketball player best known for his career as a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports. He played in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers before transitioning to broadcasting. Kellogg is now a prominent figure in sports media, providing commentary and analysis on college basketball games.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1979: College Basketball at Ohio State University

In 1979, Clark Kellogg began playing basketball for Ohio State University.

1979: Loss in State Championship Game

In 1979, Clark Kellogg's St. Joseph High School team lost 74-65 in the state championship game to Columbus East. Kellogg scored 51 points and grabbed 24 rebounds. He also played in the McDonald's All-American and Capital Classic games in 1979.

1982: NBA Draft and Rookie Season

In 1982, Clark Kellogg declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the first round as the 8th overall pick. He was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Team. Converse signed him to an endorsement deal, to release his own Converse "Special K" sneaker. He came in second place in NBA Rookie of the Year voting, losing to Terry Cummings.

1982: All-Big Ten Conference and Most Valuable Player Honors

In 1982, Clark Kellogg earned All-Big Ten Conference and Most Valuable Player honors while playing for Ohio State University.

1989: Joins ESPN

In 1989, Clark Kellogg joined ESPN as a basketball analyst.

1993: Game Analyst for CBS Sports

From 1993, Clark Kellogg served as a game analyst for the CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA tournament.

1994: Studio Co-Host for NCAA Tournament Coverage

From 1994, Clark Kellogg served as a studio co-host for the early round coverage of the NCAA Tournament.

1996: Marketing Degree

In 1996, Clark Kellogg received his marketing degree from Ohio State University.

1997: Full-Time at CBS Sports

In 1997, Clark Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time as a studio/game analyst for college basketball coverage. He was one of three in-studio hosts for March Madness along with Greg Gumbel and Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis.

2008: Replacement of Billy Packer

In 2008, Clark Kellogg replaced Billy Packer as CBS' lead basketball game analyst.

2008: Greg Anthony as Studio Analyst

In 2008, Greg Anthony had been a studio analyst since 2008.

2009: NCAA Championship Broadcast

In 2009, Clark Kellogg called the NCAA men's basketball championship with Jim Nantz.

June 2010: Appointment to Ohio State University Board of Trustees

In June 2010, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland appointed Clark Kellogg to the Ohio State University's board of trustees.

2012: Ohio Bobcats to Sweet Sixteen

During the 2012 NCAA men's tournament, Clark Kellogg's son's team, the Ohio Bobcats, advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round. While calling another game, Kellogg exclaimed "Way to go Bobcats!" when the score was displayed on his monitor.

2014: Return to Studio Analyst Role

In 2014, Clark Kellogg returned to his previous role as a studio analyst for CBS Sports. Greg Anthony took over his role as lead basketball game analyst.