In the early days of the sport, there was a "running guard" who brought the ball up the court and passed or attacked the basket, like a point or See more

Small forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three, is considered to be the most versatile of the main … See more

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The center (C)—also known as the five, the pivot, or the big man—typically plays near the baseline or close to the basket (the "low post"). They are usually the tallest players on … See more