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 Kings were led by small forward Keegan Murray, who scored 32 points and outscored both Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Liam McNeeley a small forward from Richardson, Texas, who is considering KU, Kentucky and others, scored two points on 0-for-6 shooting.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
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Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Liam McNeeley a small forward from Richardson, Texas, who is considering KU, Kentucky and others, scored two points on 0-for-6 shooting.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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