frontcourt
noun
front·court
ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt 
1
: a basketball team's offensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the forwards and center on a basketball team
also
: the forwards and center themselves
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Brunson caught it in stride — one foot in the frontcourt, the other brushing into the back — then took a dribble into the back court.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Derik Queen, whose NCAA Tournament buzzer beater lifted Maryland to the Sweet 16, is a 6-foot-10 big man who could complement Mark Williams in the frontcourt.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
When Nembhard was paired with Myles Turner, the Pacers top frontcourt defender, the blue and gold had a defensive rating that would have pushed top-three in the NBA levels.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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The move appeared to signal that the Pelicans seemed to be prioritizing Williamson over Ingram in the frontcourt.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Derik Queen, whose NCAA Tournament buzzer beater lifted Maryland to the Sweet 16, is a 6-foot-10 big man who could complement Mark Williams in the frontcourt.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
When Nembhard was paired with Myles Turner, the Pacers top frontcourt defender, the blue and gold had a defensive rating that would have pushed top-three in the NBA levels.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Read More: Raptors Land Brandon Ingram in Blockbuster Deal with Pelicans
The move appeared to signal that the Pelicans seemed to be prioritizing Williamson over Ingram in the frontcourt.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frontcourt
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“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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