power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
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That’s because Duke is among the top rebounding teams in the country with the 6-9 Boozer at power forward and the 6-11 Patrick Ngongba II at center.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Knights must replace at least six players with expiring eligibility, led by three starters in point guard Themus Fulks, shooting guard Riley Kugel and power forward Jamichael Stillwell.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The Zags aren’t as long overall, but Vokietaitis will have his hands full with 6-foot-9, 250-pound power forward Ike Graham, who bullied his way to 19 points and eight rebounds against Kennesaw.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The 2001 field in San Diego included Kent State, which had a power forward named Antonio Gates, who was two years from embarking on his Hall of Fame career with the Chargers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Knights must replace at least six players with expiring eligibility, led by three starters in point guard Themus Fulks, shooting guard Riley Kugel and power forward Jamichael Stillwell.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The Zags aren’t as long overall, but Vokietaitis will have his hands full with 6-foot-9, 250-pound power forward Ike Graham, who bullied his way to 19 points and eight rebounds against Kennesaw.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The 2001 field in San Diego included Kent State, which had a power forward named Antonio Gates, who was two years from embarking on his Hall of Fame career with the Chargers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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