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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Center Mitchell Robison replaced small forward Josh Hart in the starting lineup, giving the Knicks a bigger frontcourt presence and more significantly giving Towns favorable matchups on the offensive end.
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Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Besides Riley, other college players projected for Miami’s draft range include Michigan State combo guard Jase Richardson, Connecticut small forward Liam McNeeley, Michigan power forward Danny Wolf, Georgia power forward Asa Newell and Georgetown center Thomas Sorber.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Other players projected as top five picks include Rutgers combo guard Dylan Harper, Rutgers small forward Ace Bailey, Baylor shooting guard V.J. Edgecombe and Texas shooting guard Tre Johnson.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The Mavericks could field a huge lineup with Davis at power forward and the 6-foot-9-inch Flagg at small forward with young seven-footer Dereck Lively at center.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Besides Riley, other college players projected for Miami’s draft range include Michigan State combo guard Jase Richardson, Connecticut small forward Liam McNeeley, Michigan power forward Danny Wolf, Georgia power forward Asa Newell and Georgetown center Thomas Sorber.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Other players projected as top five picks include Rutgers combo guard Dylan Harper, Rutgers small forward Ace Bailey, Baylor shooting guard V.J. Edgecombe and Texas shooting guard Tre Johnson.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The Mavericks could field a huge lineup with Davis at power forward and the 6-foot-9-inch Flagg at small forward with young seven-footer Dereck Lively at center.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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