power forward

noun

Basketball.

1. a forward valued chiefly for aggressive rebounding capability, rather than scoring, and thus a big, physically strong player.

power forward

noun

1. basketball

   1. the position of one of the two players responsible for blocking shots and catching rebounds

   2. a player in this position

Example Sentences

After transferring from Michigan State to fill the opening created by Aday Mara’s departure, Booker has moved from power forward to center in a career reboot for the former McDonald’s All-American who was more of a small fry with the Spartans, averaging 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.6 blocks during two disappointing seasons.

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Bilodeau has moved from center to power forward and Dailey from power forward to small forward in moves that could help maximize their skills.

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“I never in a million years when he was playing basketball at Kent State thought he would be a professional football player,” said Steve Sefner, the school’s play-by-play announcer when the 6-foot-4 power forward was routinely dominating taller opponents.

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Timberwolves’ power forward has finally emerged as a playoff force to complement superstar Anthony Edwards.

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A 6-9, 226-pound power forward, Collins improved his outside shooting, making a career-best 39.9 percent of his three-pointers last season despite dealing with back and ankle injuries.

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