Frank Selvy Passes Away at 91

Frank Selvy, a legendary college basketball player with an NBA resume that included a season with the New York Knicks, passed away this week.

Selvy was 91.

During his single season with the Knicks (in 1958-59), Selvy averaged 9.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. He is much better known, though, for being the only college basketball player to score 100 points in a Division I college basketball game while a star at Furman.

Said the head coach of the Furman, Bob Richey, “Frank was both a mentor and a friend who had an incredible impact on Furman Basketball as a player and as a coach, In addition to being a great basketball player, Frank was a phenomenal person. He was one of the best to ever wear the jersey, and he will be deeply missed.''

Added Furman’s Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Donnelly, “More than his accomplishments on the court, Frank’s devotion to his family was his greatest achievement. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and the entire Selvy family. We will miss Frank dearly but will remember him forever — a true Paladin legend.”

Selvy, who also played in the NBA with the Lakers, led the NCAA in scoring twice during his four years at Furman as he averaged 32.5 points per game during his college career. In 22 different games, he scored 40 points or more, with of course his most memorable effort coming on Feb. 13, 1954, when he scored 100 points against Newberry in a 145-95 win ... setting a record that still stands today.

Our thoughts are with Selvy's family and friends at this time.