Frank Selvy

Basketball player and coach, NCAA star

Frank Selvy - Basketball player and coach, NCAA star
Born

November 9th, 1932
92 years ago

Died

August 13th, 2024
1 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player and coach, achieved prominence in the 1950s. Played for Furman University, where scored an NCAA record 100 points in a single game against Newberry College in 1954. Played professionally for the National Basketball Association (NBA) teams such as the Minneapolis Lakers, St. Louis Hawks, and the Baltimore Bullets. Transitioned to coaching, notably serving as head coach at the University of South Carolina and later at the University of Southern Mississippi, where contributed to the development of young athletes and the growth of basketball programs.

Scored 100 points in a single NCAA game

Played for the Minneapolis Lakers

Coached at the University of South Carolina

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