Jacob Louis Molinas (October 31, 1931 – August 3, 1975)[1] was an American professional basketball player, playing first for Columbia University, in New York City, and later briefly in the early National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Fort Wayne Pistons (then in Fort Wayne, Indiana and later relocated to Detroit, Michigan).

Molinas grew up in Brooklyn and attended the then all-boys premier academic selective specialized Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan of New York City.

In 1953, he set a team record for most points scored in a game—a mark that was eclipsed a few years later by Chet Forte.

He later sued the NBA for $3 million, claiming the league's ban was an unreasonable restraint of trade.

[7][8][9] Molinas played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) from 1954 to 1962 for the Williamsport Billies, Hazleton Hawks and Wilkes-Barre Barons.

Before his admission to law school, the Bronx County District Attorney investigated his case and concluded that he had not committed a crime.

[12] Two of the most notable players ensnared in the scandal were future Hall of Famers Connie Hawkins and Roger Brown.

[12] Molinas and Gusoff both had life insurance policies worth $500,000 on each other due to them being partners in a fur-importing business at the time.