How to Use swingman in a Sentence

swingman

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  • And the 6-foot-6 swingman could be available when the Spurs go on the clock at No. 11.
    — ExpressNews.com, 17 Oct. 2020
  • The 6-7 swingman scored nine points with five boards but went 1 of 5 from deep.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2019
  • The latest is Guerrier, a 6-foot-7 swingman who could play the three or the four.
    — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 5 May 2021
  • For the second straight game, Louisville did not play swingman Samuell Williamson.
    — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 17 Feb. 2022
  • That goes both ways, of course, as the Wildcats boast two stars in Brunson and swingman Mikal Bridges.
    — Greg Bishop, SI.com, 25 Mar. 2018
  • The lithe 6-6 swingman has the length and athleticism NBA teams covet in this pace-and-space era.
    — Jeff Duncan, NOLA.com, 1 Mar. 2018
  • The 6-6 swingman, who turns 32 in September, thrives off having the ball in his hands.
    — James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 28 June 2022
  • The Pacers' reserve swingman scored 12 of his team-high 19 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to give the Celtics a scare.
    — James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Take Utah Jazz swingman Rodney Hood, a hot name on the rumor mill.
    — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Villanova swingman Mikal Bridges was drafted by the 76ers with the No.
    — Nina Mandell, For The Win, 22 June 2018
  • The Grizzlies take a swingman who flourished in the combine portion of the predraft process.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022
  • The swingman finished with four points on 1-for-9 shooting.
    — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 8 July 2018
  • Now, Miller can offer them both the chance to play alongside a future NBA swingman.
    — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Green, the Celtics’ swingman, missed a week last month because of contact tracing.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2021
  • The 6-7 swingman is a 37% three-point shooter and is expected to add depth in scoring.
    — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Rowney and Stephens and swingman Luke Witkowski add further depth.
    — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Samuell Williamson got off to a strong start and had a quiet finish, but the Louisville swingman had his best scoring game in more than a month.
    — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Frazier, a 6-foot-6 defensive-minded swingman, was the 35th pick in the draft last month.
    — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, 6 July 2018
  • Key, the Tide's sophomore swingman, was sent to the free throw line and made two of the three foul shots, cutting Alabama's deficit and making the score, 66-63.
    — Rainer Sabin, AL.com, 3 Mar. 2018
  • Bacon, a 6-foot-7 swingman, made six of his 12 shot attempts.
    — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, 4 July 2017
  • Coach Scott Brooks and Oubre’s teammates acknowledged that was over the line and hope the young swingman will learn from his actions.
    — Stephen Whyno, The Seattle Times, 5 May 2017
  • Coach Scott Brooks and Oubre's teammates acknowledged that was over the line and hope the young swingman will learn from his actions.
    — Stephen Whyno, courant.com, 5 May 2017
  • The two 6-foot-9 swingmen combined for 20 rebounds though.
    — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2018
  • Alexander is making his sixth start of the season and the swingman has yet to throw more than 59 pitches in an outing.
    — Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 2 Aug. 2021
  • López, a waiver claim last year from the Kansas City Royals, was a swingman in 2020 with the Orioles and pitched well this spring as he was stretched out.
    — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 29 Mar. 2021
  • And Chavez is the swingman/long relief option who can cover for injured starters or save a tired bullpen.
    — Jon Tayler, SI.com, 25 Jan. 2018
  • That came right after the second-year swingman sat out the final game before the break for what the team called, at that time, right knee soreness.
    — Keith Pompey, https://www.inquirer.com, 4 June 2019
  • Magic swingman Jonathon Simmons scored 22 of his career-high 34 points in the third quarter to spark the comeback.
    — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Cole Sands was a starter in the minors, was used first as a swingman/long reliever, and has taken a huge jump forward this year.
    — Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The combination of his command and his slider gives him a shot to reach the majors as a swingman, some scouts believe.
    — Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 28 July 2024

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