small forward

noun

1. basketball a versatile attacking player

Example Sentences

The team invested most heavily in the backcourt in recent drafts, using a first-round pick on Jalen Hood-Schifino last season and a second-rounder on shooting guard/small forward Max Christie the year before.

From Los Angeles Times

After playing mostly as an undersized small forward and averaging 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds as a freshman, the 6-foot Jaquez spent the offseason working on her perimeter skills to expand her positional versatility.

From Los Angeles Times

Horston, who underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason, had a rocky rookie season in which she was yo-yoed in and out of the lineup and bounced between small forward and power forward.

From Seattle Times

Johnson could unseat Stefanovic as the starting small forward.

From Los Angeles Times

Hornets small forward Brandon Miller, who ranks second among NBA rookies with a 17.3 scoring average, did not play because of a right wrist sprain.

From Seattle Times