In basketball, there are five main positions, each with specific roles ^{1 2 3 4}:

1. Point Guard (PG): Responsible for running the offense, distributing the ball, and setting up plays.
2. Shooting Guard (SG): Primarily focuses on scoring, shooting, and defending.
3. Small Forward (SF): Versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend.
4. Power Forward (PF): Combines scoring, rebounding, and defensive skills.
5. Center (C): Plays near the basket, rebounds, blocks shots, and defends the paint.