pick-and-roll

noun

ˈpik-ən(d)-ˈrōl 

: a basketball play in which a player sets a screen and then cuts toward the basket for a pass

Examples of pick-and-roll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In his rookie season under Gregg Popovich, Wemby showed some flashes of being a solid offensive hub, operating in dribble handoffs and even pick-and-rolls. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Both Bam and Giannis, especially Giannis, have thrived on those inverted [pick-and-rolls] when the guy screening for them is a shooter. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

On the opposite side of the ball, he could be heard barking orders out during pick-and-roll situations, loudly letting teammates know where the ball-handler was headed. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

The rookie lived off the pick-and-roll and made quick decisions off the bounce. — Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pick-and-roll

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