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small forward

British  

noun

  1. basketball a versatile attacking player

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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James, a small forward, will join guards Tyrese Maxey and V.J.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

This would help mitigate the team’s ongoing troubles at center and small forward, even if it might be hard to use for sustained stretches against some of the Big Ten’s bigger teams.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2026

But perhaps the most encouraging sight for the Bruins was knowing they might not have a dropoff at small forward as long as Dailey remained sidelined.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 29, 2025

The small forward and shooting guard had enjoyed a successful college career with the Auburn Tigers.

From BBC Jan. 16, 2025

Sir is our starting small forward and our number one wide receiver.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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