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jump shooter

American  

noun

Basketball.
  1. a player skilled at jump shots.


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The product could be especially useful on plays when a defensive player slides under a jump shooter while he is descending.

From Washington Post Jul. 15, 2022

“I knew he was a great jump shooter; I just didn’t know he was going to be the best jump shooter I ever coached,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said.

From Seattle Times Jan. 26, 2022

"I knew he was a great jump shooter; I just didn’t know he was going to be the best jump shooter I ever coached," Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said.

From Fox News Jan. 26, 2022

Pacquiao had become the boxing equivalent of a jump shooter who couldn’t get to his spot.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2021

Smith has long been a capable jump shooter despite being one of the larger players on the floor.

From Washington Times Mar. 20, 2017

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