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Frank Selvy, Basketball Legend Known for 100-Point Game, Dies at 91

Selvy, a standout at Furman University and two-time NBA All-Star, leaves a lasting legacy in college and professional basketball.

  • Frank Selvy set an NCAA Division I record by scoring 100 points in a single game in 1954.
  • He was drafted first overall by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1954 NBA Draft.
  • Selvy played nine seasons in the NBA, earning All-Star selections in 1955 and 1962.
  • He later returned to Furman University as head basketball coach for four seasons.
  • Selvy is survived by his wife, two children, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
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