Frank Sands Brian (May 1, 1923 – May 14, 2017) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6’1" guard from Louisiana State University, Brian signed with the Anderson Packers of the National Basketball League in 1947.
Brian also earned All-NBA Second Teams honors in 1951 after averaging 16.8 points, 3.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds.
In May 1951, the Blackhawks traded Brian to the Fort Wayne Pistons for Howie Schultz and Dick Mehen.
Brian had five productive seasons with the Pistons, who went to the NBA Championships in 1955 and 1956, and he retired in 1956 with 6,663 combined NBL/NBA career points.