Shelby E. Linville (November 8, 1929 – August 5, 2008) was an American basketball player and educator best known for his college career at the University of Kentucky.
He starred at Middletown High School, where he led the team to two state championships.
[1] Following his standout college career, Linville first attended Miami University and then transferred to Kentucky to play for Adolph Rupp.
He played three seasons at Kentucky, with his best being his junior year, where he averaged 10.4 points per game and helped lead the 1950–51 Wildcats to the 1951 National Championship.
Linville had a strong NCAA tournament showing, making the All-Final Four team alongside teammate Bill Spivey.