Furman basketball great Frank Selvy passes away [Video]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Furman University said All-American Frank Selvy passed away Tuesday morning.

Selvy was surrounded by his family when passed away at his home in Simpsonville. He was 91 years old.

“It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Frank Selvy, Furman’s all-time greatest athlete, a consensus All-American, NBA all-star, distinguished member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame, and one of the greatest scorers in the history of college basketball,” said Jason Donnelly, Furman’s Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics. “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.”

The university said Selvy, a native of Corbin, Ky., and nicknamed “The Corbin Comet,” …