Clark Kellogg Bio: College, Career, Commentary & Son

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Avid Basketball fans must be familiar with Clark Kellogg, who now works as an analyst for CBS Sports.

The former Indiana Pacers man is currently enjoying is his career in broadcasting. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world.

Clark Kellogg, Age
Clark Kellogg during a basketball game

As such, the American now earns his living by analyzing the very game he grew up enjoying.

Today we are going to learn about the ex-NBA player. The article will comprise his early life, career, and net worth. However, let’s check out some quick facts first.

Quick Facts

Name Clark Clifton Kellogg, Jr. 
Birthdate July 2, 1961
Birthplace Cleveland, Ohio
Age 62 Years Old
Nationality American
Religion Christianity
Ethnicity Black
Horoscope Cancer
Father’s Name Clark Kellogg Sr.
Mother’s Name Mattie Kellogg
Education Chambers Elementary

W.H. Kirk Middle School

St. Joseph High School

Ohio State University

Height 6’8″ (2.03 m)
Weight 102.1 kg (225 lbs)
Eye color Brown
Hair color Bald
Body Measurement Unknown
Build Athletic
Profession Basketball Player

Broadcaster

Basketball Career 1982–1987
Position Power Forward
Team  Indian Pacers
Net-Worth $2 Million
Salary $400 thousand
Marital Status Married
Wife Rosy Kellogg
Divorced No
Kids Yes
Awards NBA All-Rookie First Team

Mr. Basketball USA

First-team Parade All-American  

Jersey Number 33
Social media Twitter
Merch None
Last Update March, 2024

Clark Kellogg | Early Life, Education, and Parents

Clark Clifton Kellogg Jr., professionally Clark Kellogg, was born to Mattie Kellogg, a part-time hospital worker, and Clark Kellogg Sr., a police officer in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1961.

Also, the former NBA player celebrates his birthday on July 2. At the same time, the American-born belongs to the black ethnicity.

Additionally, he enrolled in Chambers Elementary and later transferred to St. Joseph’s High School.

When in High School, Kellogg developed a passion for basketball. With skills for the sport, he received a college grant and subsequently attended Ohio State University.

Thereafter, Clark gave a praiseworthy performance for his college team, and in 1982, Indiana Pacers drafted him in an 8th overall pick.

Clark Kellogg Age, Height, Body Stats | How old is Clark Kellogg?

The former basketball player is 58-years old and is still fresh like he was in his youth years. Further, the Cleveland native stands at an astounding height of 6’8″ (2.03 m). It shouldn’t be astonishing as fans know how tall basketball players can be.

With that in mind, Clark weighs approximately 102.1 kg (225 lbs).

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With a tall stature and an incredible build, Kellogg was a valued asset of his team, the Indiana Pacers.

In like manner, he wouldn’t be an established player if he did not have the favorable height and athleticism necessary to play for the professional team.

Despite him not being the most popular player, Kellogg has built recognition through his past records and present as an adept game analyst.

Clark Kellogg | Career: Basketball & Broadcasting | What does Clark Kellogg do for a living?

Basketball Career

Dubbed as “Gentle Giant” throughout his career, Clark significantly impacted the sport during his tenure. Besides, Kellogg is active in the scene since 1979.

Loving a sport is one thing but actively devoting time to something you are passionate about is an entirely different thing. The Gentle Giant never disappointed.

To begin with, the American started playing basketball with his college team. During that time, he recorded 79 wins to 65 losses.

Similarly, in a game against Columbus East, Clark scored 51 points with 24 rebounds reception. In addition, the forward also participated in McDonald’s All-American and Capital Classic Games.

Afterward, Kellogg ventured into college life, where he had the opportunity to represent Ohio State University. In particular, the American received All-Big Ten Conference and MVP honors with the college team.

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As an honorary member, Kellogg sits as a board of trustees for the university appointed by then-Governor Ted Strickland in 2010.

With an amazing run for his college team, Clark wanted to play as a professional and listed himself for the NBA draft.

Luckily enough, Indiana Pacers selected him in the 1st round as an 8th overall pick.

Clark Kellogg, career
Clark Kellogg during his playing days

Furthermore, in his first season as a Pacers player, Kellogg landed an NBA All-Rookie Team membership.

The American is the only rookie to score an average of 20 points and grab 10 rebounds in a game.

Pundits, fans, coaches lauded his performance and regarded him to be the future star in basketball. Likely so, Kellogg’s could make it big had it not been for a chronic knee injury.

In the meantime, Clark had an endorsement deal with Converse and agreed upon releasing his signature Special K sneakers.

However, his dream of making it big was cut short when he was forced to retire after the third season with the Pacers.

Having announced retirement after 5 years since the dawn of his career, the former forward only managed to play three full seasons for the Indiana Pacers.

Moreover, the Pacers forward had a 68-178 record for the team.

Broadcasting Career

His career in broadcasting ranges from ESPN, Big East Network, to Prime Sports.

For CBS Sports, Clark served from 1993 to 1994. Most prominently, he covered the games for the NCAA Tournament.

Clark Kellogg, career
Clark Kellogg with the POTUS, Barack Obama

Three years later, CBS offered him a full-time position to cover college games and host March Madness alongside Greg Gumbel and Seth Davis.

Likewise, during coverages, any person would identify Kellogg without seeing him because of his repetitive use of the phrase “spurtability,” referring to the teams that take points in rapid succession.

Further, in the 2008 to 2009 season, Clark stepped in for Billy Packer as the head game analyst.

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Alongside Jim Nantz, the former player covered the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

In the same way, Clark would break down game stats with Verne Lundquist whenever Nantz had other duties to tend to. In 2010, President Barack Obama invited the ESPN announcer to play a game of H.O.R.S.E.

Finally, in 2012, a proud moment for Kellogg as he covered the Ohio Bobcats, his son’s team.

At that time, while covering another game between Lehigh and Xavier, he discovered that the Bobcats won, and he deviated from his unbiased role as a commentator and celebrated his son’s win.

Clark Kellogg, son
Clark Kellogg with his eldest son

Nonetheless, it had no impact on his broadcasting career. In 2014, the ex-NBA and Greg Anthony swapped roles, and Kellogg now worked as a studio analyst.

Apart from playing and broadcasting, Clark is prominent for lending his voice for the NBA 2K video game series as a commentator.

Clark Kellogg | Basketball Stats

Career stats
 
Year
Team
GP
Min
Pts
FG%
3pt%
Reb
Ast
Stl
Blk
1986
 
Pacers
4
15.0
5.0
36.4
50.0
2.8
1.5
1.2
0.0
1985
 
Pacers
19
29.9
17.6
47.3
30.8
8.8
3.0
1.5
0.4
1984
 
Pacers
77
31.8
18.6
50.5
50.0
9.4
3.2
1.1
0.3
1983
 
Pacers
79
33.9
19.1
51.9
33.3
9.1
3.0
1.5
0.4
1982
 
Pacers
81
34.1
20.1
47.9
22.2
10.6
2.8
1.7
0.5
Career
 
260
32.7
18.9
49.7
33.8
9.5
2.9
1.5
0.4

Clark Kellogg Net Worth | Salary & Income

Clark’s career spans 40 years. During this period, Kellogg managed to be a vital part of his college team and get drafted from an NBA-recognized team.

Throughout the years, the American was a player and worked in the broadcast. As a result, the former NBA player garnered an incredible $2 million net worth.

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Accordingly, at present, the broadcasting gig earns him a whopping $400k sum annually.

With a respectable basketball career and an equally commendable career as an analyst grants Kellogg to live a luxurious life.

Granted that Clark’s assets are unavailable at the moment, it is safe to assume he will not be under financial burden anytime soon.

Net Worth of Clark Kellogg in Different Currencies

Below is the net worth of Clark Kellogg net worth in different currencies: 

Currency Net Worth
Euro 1,695,790 
Pound Sterling £1,447,670 
Australian Dollar A$2,696,636 
Canadian Dollar C$2,519,090 
Indian Rupee 149,225,000 
BitCoin ฿64 

Clark Kellogg Relationship & Rumours | Marriage & Kids |Is Clark Kellogg married?

The gentle giant married at the age of 22 to his high school sweetheart, Rosy, in 1983.

In the same way, the couple is going strong even after 37 years of marriage, who are an inspiration to their son and daughter, Nick and Talisa, respectively.

Nick and Talisa followed in their father’s footsteps into sports.

Clark Kellogg, wife
Clark Kellogg’s wife, Rosy Kellogg

Talisa is a Volleyball player for Division I of Georgia Tech University, whereas Nick played for Ohio like his father and plays for Ohio Bobcats.

With the blessings of hardworking children, Clark and Rosy are enjoying their middle-aged life, and we wish the family all the success and happiness.

Social Media Presence

Twitter

Some FAQs

Are Clark Kellogg and Charles Barkley Friends?

Kellogg and Barkley are best friends, and they have spend a lot of time together in a studio providing coverage of the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

How Many Kids does Clark have?

Clark is blessed with 3 kids, i.e., Nick Kellogg, Talisa Kellogg, Alex Kellogg.

 

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