
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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)
“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)