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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An additional look not to be missed was Boston Celtics small forward Oshae Brissett.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 June 2024
Amazingly, the Scarlet Knights signed the top recruits in the country at two positions: small forward Ace Bailey and wing guard Dylan Harper.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
Freshman Kansas Jayhawks shooting guard/small forward Rakease Passmore, who moved into his McCarthy Hall apartment on June 1, has adjusted quickly to life as a major-college men’s basketball player.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
At least two possibilities at small forward have since committed to other Mountain West programs.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 June 2024
Amazingly, the Scarlet Knights signed the top recruits in the country at two positions: small forward Ace Bailey and wing guard Dylan Harper.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
Freshman Kansas Jayhawks shooting guard/small forward Rakease Passmore, who moved into his McCarthy Hall apartment on June 1, has adjusted quickly to life as a major-college men’s basketball player.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
At least two possibilities at small forward have since committed to other Mountain West programs.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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