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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The Missouri Tigers men’s basketball program added yet another top-100 talent to its 2026 recruiting class over the weekend, securing a commitment from small forward Aidan Chronister.
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Joseph Pastilha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
While the purple and gold are searching for more perimeter defense and another scorer to add to their squad, All-Star small forward Andrew Wiggins has been circled as the centerpiece of the would-be deal.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2019, Leonard and his associates, primarily his uncle Dennis Robertson, allegedly made improper appeals to teams during the small forward's free agency.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The most unique feature is the addition of canards, small forward wings that improve agility during demanding carrier landings.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Pastilha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
While the purple and gold are searching for more perimeter defense and another scorer to add to their squad, All-Star small forward Andrew Wiggins has been circled as the centerpiece of the would-be deal.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2019, Leonard and his associates, primarily his uncle Dennis Robertson, allegedly made improper appeals to teams during the small forward's free agency.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The most unique feature is the addition of canards, small forward wings that improve agility during demanding carrier landings.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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