Frank Selvy, a former Knick and the only player to ever score 100 points in an NCAA Division I college basketball game, died Tuesday, his alma mater, Furman University, announced.
He was 91 years old.
Selvy died at his home in Simpsonville, SC and was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
The native of Corbin, Kentucky had a long basketball career that included a season with the Knicks in 1958–59.
During his only season in orange and blue, Selvy averaged 9.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
But the former first-round pick of the Baltimore Bullets is best remembered for his time in college basketball.
“Frank was both a mentor and a friend who had an incredible impact on Furman basketball as a player and coach,” current Furman basketball head coach Bob Richey said in a statement. “Not only was Frank a great basketball player, but he was also a phenomenal human being. He was one of the best to ever wear the jersey and we will miss him greatly.”
Selvy was the NCAA’s leading scorer twice during his four years at Furman University, averaging 32.5 points per game during his college career, scoring at least 40 points on 22 different occasions.
His most memorable performance came on February 13, 1954, when he scored 100 points in a 145-95 win over Newberry, setting a record that still stands today.
Furman retired his No. 28 and was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.
“More than his accomplishments on the field, Frank’s dedication to his family was his greatest accomplishment,” Jason Donnelly, Furman’s vice president of intercollegiate athletics, said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and the entire Selvy family. We will miss Frank greatly, but will remember him forever – a true Paladin legend.”
Selvy played nine seasons in the NBA with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks, Knicks, Syracuse Nationals and Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers.
He appeared in two NBA Finals and was a two-time NBA All-Star during his career, during which he averaged 10.8 points and 3.7 rebounds.
