small forward

noun

: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability

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Senior power forward Julian Reese accumulated 14 points and seven rebounds, graduate student small forward Selton Miguel chipped in 12 points, and freshman center Derik Queen notched his sixth double-double of the season on 12 points and 12 rebounds. —

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025 And second-year small forward Jamie Jaquez Jr., 23, was just named an invitee to rep the Heat in the Rising Stars Game this All-Star Weekend. —

Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Last month, the Lakers ditched the expiring contract of point guard D'Angelo Russell, second-year forward Maxwell Lewis, and three future second-round draft picks, sending them to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for 3-and-D small forward Dorian Finney-Smith and microwave scoring guard Shake Milton. —

Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Okogie, who’s 6-foot-4 and can play small forward or shooting guard, is averaging six points and 2.9 rebounds in 25 games. —

Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for small forward