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Study Guide: Clark Kellogg: Basketball Career and Broadcasting

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Clark Kellogg: Basketball Career and Broadcasting Study Guide

Early Life and Collegiate Career

Clark Kellogg was born on July 2, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clark Kellogg was born on July 2, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, marking the beginning of his life journey.

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Clark Kellogg played his entire college basketball career for the University of Michigan.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg played his entire college basketball career for Ohio State University, not the University of Michigan.

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Clark Kellogg's nickname "Special K" originated during his college years at Ohio State.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's nickname "Special K" originated during his high school days, not his college years at Ohio State.

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In the 1979 Ohio high school state championship game, Clark Kellogg scored 51 points and secured 24 rebounds.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 1979 Ohio high school state championship game, Clark Kellogg delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 51 points and grabbing 24 rebounds.

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Clark Kellogg holds the Ohio high school state finals record for most assists in a single game.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg holds the Ohio high school state finals record for most points scored in a single game, not most assists.

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Clark Kellogg still holds the record for the most points scored in a single game in the Ohio high school state finals.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clark Kellogg holds the Ohio high school state finals record for the most points scored in a single game, a testament to his scoring prowess.

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What is Clark Kellogg's full birth name?

Answer: Clark Clifton Kellogg Jr.

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's full birth name is Clark Clifton Kellogg Jr.

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In which U.S. state was Clark Kellogg born?

Answer: Ohio

Explanation: Clark Kellogg was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Which high school did Clark Kellogg attend in Cleveland, Ohio?

Answer: St. Joseph High School

Explanation: Clark Kellogg attended St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

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For which university did Clark Kellogg play college basketball from 1979 to 1982?

Answer: Ohio State University

Explanation: Clark Kellogg played college basketball for Ohio State University from 1979 to 1982.

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Which of the following was NOT an honor Clark Kellogg received during his high school or college career?

Answer: NBA Rookie of the Year

Explanation: While Clark Kellogg received numerous high school and college honors, including Mr. Basketball USA, McDonald's All-American, and Parade All-American, the NBA Rookie of the Year award is a professional honor he did not receive.

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What nickname did Clark Kellogg earn during his high school days?

Answer: Special K

Explanation: Clark Kellogg earned the nickname "Special K" during his high school days.

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In the 1979 Ohio high school state championship game, what was the outcome for Clark Kellogg's team?

Answer: They lost to Columbus East with a score of 74-65.

Explanation: In the 1979 Ohio high school state championship game, Clark Kellogg's team lost to Columbus East with a final score of 74-65.

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Which record does Clark Kellogg still hold from his performance in the 1979 Ohio high school state finals?

Answer: Most points scored in a single game

Explanation: Clark Kellogg still holds the Ohio high school state finals record for the most points scored in a single game, with his 51-point performance in 1979.

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Besides the McDonald's All-American Game, which other notable high school all-star game did Clark Kellogg participate in?

Answer: Capital Classic

Explanation: In addition to the McDonald's All-American Game, Clark Kellogg also participated in the Capital Classic during his high school career.

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During his college career at Ohio State, Clark Kellogg earned which significant conference honor in 1982?

Answer: Big Ten Player of the Year

Explanation: During his college career at Ohio State in 1982, Clark Kellogg earned the significant conference honor of Big Ten Player of the Year.

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NBA Playing Career

Clark Kellogg's NBA career began after being drafted 18th overall in the 1983 NBA draft.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's NBA career began after being drafted 8th overall in the 1982 NBA draft, not 18th in 1983.

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Clark Kellogg played his entire professional NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg played his entire NBA career with the Indiana Pacers.

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Clark Kellogg's primary playing position in the NBA was point guard.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's primary playing position in the NBA was power forward.

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During his NBA career, Clark Kellogg exclusively wore the jersey number 23.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg wore the number 33 during his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers.

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Clark Kellogg was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1983.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1983, not the Second Team.

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Clark Kellogg finished first in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting for the 1982-83 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg finished second in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting for the 1982-83 season, narrowly losing to Terry Cummings.

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Chronic knee problems were the primary reason for Clark Kellogg's early retirement from professional basketball.

Answer: True

Explanation: Chronic knee problems were indeed the primary reason cited for Clark Kellogg's early retirement from professional basketball.

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Clark Kellogg's career NBA totals include over 5,000 points and nearly 2,500 rebounds.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's career NBA totals are recorded as 4,918 points and 2,482 rebounds, which aligns with being over 5,000 points and nearly 2,500 rebounds.

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Clark Kellogg averaged 20.1 points and 10.6 rebounds per game during his rookie NBA season.

Answer: True

Explanation: During his rookie NBA season (1982-83), Clark Kellogg averaged an impressive 20.1 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.

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Clark Kellogg's highest field goal percentage in a single season was .519, achieved during the 1982-83 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's highest field goal percentage was .519, but this was achieved during the 1983-84 season, not the 1982-83 season.

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What were Clark Kellogg's listed physical measurements in the NBA?

Answer: 6'7" height, 225 lbs weight

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's listed physical measurements in the NBA were 6 feet 7 inches tall and 225 pounds.

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What was Clark Kellogg's draft position and year when he entered the NBA?

Answer: 8th overall pick in 1982

Explanation: Clark Kellogg was selected as the 8th overall pick in the 1982 NBA draft.

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Which NBA team selected Clark Kellogg in the 1982 draft?

Answer: Indiana Pacers

Explanation: The Indiana Pacers selected Clark Kellogg in the 1982 NBA draft.

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What was Clark Kellogg's primary playing position during his NBA career?

Answer: Power Forward

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's primary playing position in the NBA was power forward.

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What jersey number did Clark Kellogg wear throughout his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers?

Answer: 33

Explanation: Clark Kellogg wore jersey number 33 during his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers.

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What was Clark Kellogg's career total for points scored in the NBA?

Answer: 4,918 points

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's career total for points scored in the NBA was 4,918.

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Clark Kellogg played his entire NBA career for which team?

Answer: Indiana Pacers

Explanation: Clark Kellogg played his entire NBA career with the Indiana Pacers.

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What was Clark Kellogg's statistical performance in his rookie NBA season (1982-83)?

Answer: 20.1 PPG, 10.6 RPG

Explanation: In his rookie NBA season (1982-83), Clark Kellogg averaged 20.1 points per game (PPG) and 10.6 rebounds per game (RPG).

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How did Clark Kellogg finish in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting for the 1982-83 season?

Answer: He finished second, narrowly losing to Terry Cummings.

Explanation: Clark Kellogg finished second in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting for the 1982-83 season, with Terry Cummings winning the award.

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Which shoe company planned to release a signature sneaker called the "Special K Converse" for Clark Kellogg?

Answer: Converse

Explanation: The Converse shoe company planned to release a signature sneaker called the "Special K Converse" for Clark Kellogg.

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What was the primary reason cited for Clark Kellogg's early retirement from the NBA?

Answer: Chronic knee problems

Explanation: Chronic knee problems were cited as the primary reason for Clark Kellogg's early retirement from the NBA.

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What were Clark Kellogg's points per game (PPG) and rebounds per game (RPG) during his rookie season (1982-83)?

Answer: 20.1 PPG, 10.6 RPG

Explanation: During his rookie season in 1982-83, Clark Kellogg averaged 20.1 points per game (PPG) and 10.6 rebounds per game (RPG).

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In which season did Clark Kellogg achieve his highest field goal percentage (FG%)?

Answer: 1983-84

Explanation: Clark Kellogg achieved his highest field goal percentage (FG%) of .519 during the 1983-84 NBA season.

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Which season saw Clark Kellogg record his highest assists per game (APG) average?

Answer: 1984-85

Explanation: Clark Kellogg recorded his highest assists per game (APG) average of 3.2 during the 1984-85 NBA season.

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What was Clark Kellogg's career average for points per game (PPG)?

Answer: 18.9

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's career average for points per game (PPG) was 18.9.

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What was Clark Kellogg's career average for rebounds per game (RPG)?

Answer: 9.5

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's career average for rebounds per game (RPG) was 9.5.

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In the 1982-83 season, what were Clark Kellogg's statistics for games played (GP), games started (GS), and minutes per game (MPG)?

Answer: 81 GP, 81 GS, 34.1 MPG

Explanation: In his rookie 1982-83 season, Clark Kellogg played in 81 games, started all 81 games, and averaged 34.1 minutes per game.

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Which season had the lowest number of games played (GP) for Clark Kellogg?

Answer: 1985-86

Explanation: The 1985-86 season saw the lowest number of games played for Clark Kellogg, with only 19 appearances, likely due to recurring injuries.

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What was Clark Kellogg's free throw percentage (FT%) in the 1983-84 season?

Answer: .768

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's free throw percentage (FT%) in the 1983-84 season was .768.

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Broadcasting and Media Career

Clark Kellogg began his broadcasting career in 1989 as a college football analyst for ESPN.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg began his broadcasting career in 1989 with ESPN, but as a basketball analyst, not a college football analyst.

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Clark Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time in 1997, initially serving as a play-by-play announcer.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time in 1997, but initially served as a studio and game analyst, not a play-by-play announcer.

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Clark Kellogg replaced legendary broadcaster Billy Packer as the lead college basketball game analyst for CBS.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clark Kellogg succeeded Billy Packer as CBS' lead college basketball game analyst beginning in the 2008-2009 season.

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Clark Kellogg is known for using the term "fast breakability" to describe a team's ability to score quickly.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg is known for using the term "spurtability" to describe a team's ability to score quickly, not "fast breakability."

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Clark Kellogg appeared as a commentator in the NBA 2K9 video game alongside Marv Albert.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg appeared as a commentator in the NBA 2K9 video game, but his co-commentator was Kevin Harlan, not Marv Albert.

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Clark Kellogg's broadcasting career began after his playing career ended due to a career-ending injury in 1987.

Answer: False

Explanation: While his playing career ended due to injury, his broadcasting career began in 1989, two years after his retirement, not immediately after.

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What is Clark Kellogg's current profession?

Answer: College Basketball Analyst

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's current profession is serving as a college basketball analyst, primarily for CBS Sports.

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Clark Kellogg began his broadcasting career in 1989 working for which network?

Answer: ESPN

Explanation: Clark Kellogg began his broadcasting career in 1989 working for ESPN.

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Whom did Clark Kellogg replace as CBS' lead college basketball game analyst starting in the 2008-2009 season?

Answer: Billy Packer

Explanation: Clark Kellogg replaced Billy Packer as CBS' lead college basketball game analyst starting in the 2008-2009 season.

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What unique term does Clark Kellogg use to describe a team's ability to score quickly?

Answer: Spurtability

Explanation: Clark Kellogg uses the unique term "spurtability" to describe a team's ability to score points in quick succession.

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In which popular video game series did Clark Kellogg make his debut as a commentator?

Answer: NBA 2K

Explanation: Clark Kellogg made his debut as a commentator in the popular NBA 2K video game series.

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In what year did Clark Kellogg begin his broadcasting career with ESPN?

Answer: 1989

Explanation: Clark Kellogg began his broadcasting career with ESPN in 1989.

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What was Clark Kellogg's role when he first joined ESPN?

Answer: Basketball analyst

Explanation: When Clark Kellogg first joined ESPN in 1989, his role was that of a basketball analyst.

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Besides ESPN, what other sports networks did Clark Kellogg work for?

Answer: The Big East Network and Prime Sports

Explanation: Besides ESPN, Clark Kellogg also worked for The Big East Network and Prime Sports during his broadcasting career.

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What specific role did Clark Kellogg fulfill for the Indiana Pacers as a television analyst?

Answer: Analyst for road games

Explanation: Clark Kellogg served as a television analyst for Indiana Pacers road games.

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During which years did Clark Kellogg serve as a game analyst and studio co-host for CBS Sports' NCAA tournament coverage?

Answer: 1993-1997

Explanation: Clark Kellogg served as a game analyst from 1993-1994 and as a studio co-host from 1994-1997 for CBS Sports' NCAA tournament coverage.

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When did Clark Kellogg join CBS Sports full-time, and what was his initial role?

Answer: 1997, as a studio and game analyst

Explanation: Clark Kellogg joined CBS Sports full-time in 1997, initially serving as a studio and game analyst for college basketball coverage.

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Who were Clark Kellogg's co-hosts for the studio coverage of March Madness in 1997?

Answer: Greg Gumbel and Seth Davis

Explanation: In 1997, Clark Kellogg's co-hosts for the studio coverage of March Madness were Greg Gumbel and Seth Davis.

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What was Clark Kellogg's typical broadcast progression during the college basketball season on CBS?

Answer: Number two analyst until Championship Week, then studio host

Explanation: Clark Kellogg typically served as the number two game analyst until Championship Week, after which he would transition to studio coverage for the remainder of the college basketball season.

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With whom did Clark Kellogg call the 2009 NCAA men's basketball championship game?

Answer: Jim Nantz

Explanation: Clark Kellogg called the 2009 NCAA men's basketball championship game alongside Jim Nantz.

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In which popular video game series did Clark Kellogg make an appearance as a commentator?

Answer: NBA 2K

Explanation: Clark Kellogg made an appearance as a commentator in the popular NBA 2K video game series.

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Who was Clark Kellogg's co-commentator in his first appearance in the NBA 2K video game series?

Answer: Kevin Harlan

Explanation: Kevin Harlan was Clark Kellogg's co-commentator in his first appearance in the NBA 2K video game series.

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Has Clark Kellogg continued to be involved in the NBA 2K series since his initial appearance?

Answer: Yes, he and Kevin Harlan have appeared in every game since.

Explanation: Yes, Clark Kellogg and Kevin Harlan have continued their collaboration, appearing in every NBA 2K game since their debut.

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Personal Life and Family

Clark Kellogg's wife, Rosy, also played professional basketball in the WNBA.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Clark Kellogg's wife, Rosy, is mentioned, there is no information indicating she played professional basketball in the WNBA.

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Both of Clark Kellogg's sons, Alex and Nick, played college basketball.

Answer: True

Explanation: Both of Clark Kellogg's sons, Alex and Nick, pursued college basketball careers.

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Clark Kellogg became a Christian in 1985 after experiencing a significant on-court injury.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg became a Christian in 1985 after beginning to question his purpose in life, not specifically after an on-court injury.

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Clark Kellogg's daughter, Talisa, played college basketball at Duke University.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's daughter, Talisa, played Division I volleyball at Georgia Tech, not college basketball at Duke University.

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In what year did Clark Kellogg get married to his wife, Rosy?

Answer: 1983

Explanation: Clark Kellogg married his wife, Rosy, in 1983.

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Which of Clark Kellogg's children played Division I volleyball?

Answer: Talisa

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's daughter, Talisa, played Division I volleyball.

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What event prompted Clark Kellogg's spiritual conversion in 1985?

Answer: Questioning his purpose in life

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's spiritual conversion in 1985 was prompted by his beginning to question his purpose in life.

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How did Clark Kellogg's broadcasting duties interact with his son Nick's participation in the 2012 NCAA tournament?

Answer: He called his son's team's game and cheered them on.

Explanation: During the 2012 NCAA tournament, Kellogg called his son Nick's team's game and audibly cheered them on, showing parental pride.

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Post-Career Engagements and Recognition

Clark Kellogg received his marketing degree from Ohio State University in 1982, immediately after his playing career.

Answer: False

Explanation: Clark Kellogg received his marketing degree from Ohio State University in June 2010, long after his playing career concluded.

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Clark Kellogg was appointed to Ohio State University's board of trustees in 2010 by Governor Ted Strickland.

Answer: True

Explanation: In June 2010, Clark Kellogg was appointed to Ohio State University's board of trustees by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.

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Clark Kellogg received the Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award in 2003.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clark Kellogg was honored with the Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award in 2003.

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Clark Kellogg and George Blaha were co-recipients of the Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award in 2025.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clark Kellogg and George Blaha were indeed co-recipients of the Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award in 2025.

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When did Clark Kellogg graduate with a marketing degree from Ohio State University?

Answer: 2010

Explanation: Clark Kellogg graduated with a marketing degree from Ohio State University in June 2010.

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What notable award did Clark Kellogg receive in 2025 from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?

Answer: Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award

Explanation: In 2025, Clark Kellogg received the Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Who was Clark Kellogg's co-recipient of the Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award in 2025?

Answer: George Blaha

Explanation: Clark Kellogg's co-recipient of the Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award in 2025 was George Blaha.

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What award is listed in the See also section that Clark Kellogg received?

Answer: Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award

Explanation: The award listed in the 'See also' section that Clark Kellogg received is the Coach Wooden Keys to Life Award.

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