point guard

noun

: a guard in basketball who is chiefly responsible for running the offense

Examples of point guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The acquisition of point guard LaMelo Ball remade the lineup and gave the Timberwolves a fresh spark, moving Edwards back to his natural shooting guard spot. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

And then none Monday against the Mavericks, when his minutes instead went to point guard Dru Smith. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Sophomore and Villanova transfer Acaden Lewis on Monday was one of 20 players named to the watch list for the 2027 Bob Cousy Award, which recognizes the top point guard. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Among the most notable portal signings were junior sharpshooter Lanie Grant (North Carolina), junior point guard Jadyn Wooten (Oklahoma State) and sophomore forward Lara Somfai. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point guard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard