power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
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There’s been a lot of buzz on Pugachyov, and the Blues are among the top suitors for arguably the premier power forward in the draft.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The 6-9 power forward played his last four college seasons at Arkansas and his last two under coach John Calipari, who’s known for getting his players (including Nuggets star Jamal Murray) NBA-ready.
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Bennett Durando,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
But playing power forward or even center is also expected.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The 6-9 power forward played his last four college seasons at Arkansas and his last two under coach John Calipari, who’s known for getting his players (including Nuggets star Jamal Murray) NBA-ready.
—
Bennett Durando,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
But playing power forward or even center is also expected.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for power forward
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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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