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 Kentucky signee and point guard Boogie Fland has requested to be released from his national letter of intent, according to multiple media outlets. Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 15 Apr. 2024 Although figuring out Clifford’s successor is the immediate priority, there’s nothing more important to the organization’s long-term success than the health of the star point guard and starting center. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2024 Freshman point guard Isaiah Collier, who has yet to announce his decision for next season, attended Friday’s news conference and chatted with the coach afterward. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024 Canisius point guard Tre Dinkins, who averaged 15.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.6 rebounds. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024 Few credited Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard for dishing 12 assists to five turnovers in 39 minutes. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2024 Jaquez grew up battling brothers Jaime and Marcos while point guard Kiki Rice played on all-boys teams. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024 Iowa point guard Tony Perkins, who averaged a career-high 14.0 points and 4.6 assists per game as a senior this season. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024 Worse than the Blazers, led by a rookie point guard and bereft of quality decision-making in the halfcourt. Shane Young, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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