In basketball, there are five players on court per team, each assigned to positions. Historically, these players have been assigned to positions defined by the role they play on the court, from a strategic point of view. The … See more

In the early times 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 combo guard. There was also a … See more

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 … See more

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Small forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three, is considered to be the most versatile of the main five basketball positions. Versatility is key for small forwards due to the nature of their role, which resembles … See more

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