Everett F. Shelton (May 12, 1898 – April 16, 1974) was an American basketball coach in the 1940s and 1950s.

Shelton played quarterback for the Phillips University football team.

The Cunningham, Kansas native coached 46 years at the high school, college and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) levels and compiled an 850–437 record.

[1] He guided the Cowboys to eight Mountain States / Skyline Conference championships and seven NCAA Tournament appearances.

Shelton nearly won the national championship at Sacramento State College, where his Hornets lost in overtime to Mount St. Mary's in the 1962 NCAA College Division basketball tournament.