point guard

noun

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

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That is already happening with East Ridge point guard Cedric Tomes committing to the U’s 2026 class on May 10. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025 Staff Pick: An MVP hiding in plain sight Leila Register / NBC News; Getty Images Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise to league MVP has been unexpected. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 5 June 2025 The two are partners, a necessity for a point guard and coach. Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Vaughn, a former KU point guard great, replaces Norm Roberts on the Jayhawks’ coaching staff. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for point guard

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of point guard was in 1969

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“Point guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20guard. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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