small forward
noun
: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability
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This trade at least will give the Bulls a different option at small forward, where Okoro can make an impact on the defensive end.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
Kansas small forward Andrew Wiggins first pick by Cleveland Cavaliers.
2015 — NHL Draft: Erie Otters (OHL) center Connor McDavid #1 pick by the Edmonton Oilers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Not to mention Naji Marshall, whose best position is small forward.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Maryland added small forward Jaziah Harper, who plays at the Bosco Institute in Illinois.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
Kansas small forward Andrew Wiggins first pick by Cleveland Cavaliers.
2015 — NHL Draft: Erie Otters (OHL) center Connor McDavid #1 pick by the Edmonton Oilers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Not to mention Naji Marshall, whose best position is small forward.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Maryland added small forward Jaziah Harper, who plays at the Bosco Institute in Illinois.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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