Frank Selvy, an outstanding athlete who made a name for himself as an All-America guard at Furman University and set an NCAA Division I scoring record by achieving 100 points in a single game, has passed away at the age of 91. Selvy’s family confirmed his death at his residence in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The Furman athletic department, led by vice president of intercollegiate athletics Jason Donnelly, expressed deep sorrow at the loss, hailing Selvy as the greatest athlete in Furman’s history. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed.

Standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall, Selvy, originally from Corbin, Kentucky, played for Furman from 1952 to 1954 and twice topped the NCAA scoring charts, notably averaging 41.7 points per game during his senior year. His most memorable performance came on February 13, 1954, when he achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 100 points (via 41 field goals and 18 free throws) in a resounding 145-95 win against Newberry in Greenville. Over the course of 78 collegiate games, Selvy hit the 40-point mark or more on 22 occasions. He was recognized as the Southern Conference player of the year for two consecutive seasons and received All-America honors three times.

Following his collegiate success, Selvy was selected as the top overall pick in the 1954 NBA Draft by the Baltimore Bullets. Enjoying a nine-year career in the NBA, he earned All-Star accolades twice and played for five different teams, spending the latter part of his career with the Lakers as they transitioned from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1960. After retiring from professional basketball, Selvy returned to Furman as a coach for four seasons.

Survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara, two children – Valerie S. Miros and Mike Selvy, 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, Frank Selvy leaves behind a lasting legacy as a decorated athlete and cherished family man.