History of Clark Kellogg in Timeline

Clark Kellogg is a former professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. After his playing career, he transitioned to broadcasting and is now the lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports. He is a well-known and respected figure in college basketball broadcasting.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2, 1961: Clark Kellogg Born

On July 2, 1961, Clark Clifton Kellogg Jr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player and lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports.

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1979: College Basketball Career at Ohio State Begins

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

1979: State Championship Loss and Record-Breaking Performance

In 1979, Clark Kellogg's high school team lost the state championship game 74-65 to Columbus East, despite Kellogg scoring 51 points and grabbing 24 rebounds. His 51-point game remains an Ohio high school state finals record. He also played in the McDonald's All-American and Capital Classic games in 1979.

1982: College Career Ends

In 1982, Clark Kellogg finished playing basketball for Ohio State University where he earned All-Big Ten Conference and Most Valuable Player honors

1982: Drafted into NBA by Indiana Pacers

In 1982, Clark Kellogg was drafted into the NBA as a 1st round pick (8th overall) by the Indiana Pacers.

1983: Marriage to Rosy

In 1983, Clark Kellogg married Rosy.

1985: Became a Christian

In 1985, Clark Kellogg became a Christian after questioning his "purpose in life."

1989: Joins ESPN as Analyst

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

1993: CBS Sports Game Analyst

From 1993 to 1994, Clark Kellogg served as a game analyst for CBS Sports coverage of the NCAA tournament.

1994: CBS Sports Studio Co-Host

From 1994 to 1997, Clark Kellogg served as a studio co-host for the early round coverage of the NCAA Tournament.

1996: Earned Marketing Degree

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

1997: Joins CBS Sports Full-Time

In 1997, Clark Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time as a studio/game analyst for college basketball coverage.

2008: Replaced as CBS Lead Basketball Analyst

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

2008: Greg Anthony Becomes Studio Analyst

In 2008, Greg Anthony had been a studio analyst.

2009: Called NCAA Championship with Jim Nantz

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

March 2010: Played H.O.R.S.E. against President Obama

In March 2010, Clark Kellogg played a game of H.O.R.S.E., called "P.O.T.U.S.", against U.S. President Barack Obama, which Obama won.

June 2010: Appointed to Ohio State Board of Trustees

In June 2010, Clark Kellogg was appointed by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland to the board of trustees at Ohio State University.

2012: Rooting for his son's team during broadcast

During the 2012 NCAA men's tournament, Clark Kellogg exclaimed "Way to go Bobcats!" when the Ohio Bobcats, his son's team, advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, leading to a digression from impartiality as a commentator. The game took place during the 2012 NCAA men's tournament.

2014: Return to Studio Analyst Role

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