How to Use frontcourt in a Sentence

frontcourt

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  • But the 6-foot-9 forward fills a need for the Nets, who are small in the frontcourt.
    — Brian Mahoney, sun-sentinel.com, 7 Mar. 2021
  • In the first part of the decade, the frontcourt was long and athletic.
    — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2021
  • The Hornets need frontcourt talent and Miller is the one.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
  • The Magic are 2-4 with Bol, Carter and Banchero starting in the frontcourt.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2022
  • In the end, the Blazers must keep Grant while also finding the right fit next to him in the frontcourt.
    — Afentres, oregonlive, 12 May 2023
  • More shooting on the wing or added size in the frontcourt could be on the team’s shopping list.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2021
  • In the fall of 1962, Russell, Heinsohn, and Sanders were the Celtics’ starting frontcourt.
    — Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Simmons had two steals and Hunt picked up a steal in OSU’s frontcourt.
    — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Kennedy will be a strong presence in the frontcourt and will be a great fit for our program.
    — oregonlive, 11 Nov. 2021
  • The Bucks’ frontcourt is now more or less 100 percent healthy with Brook Lopez back.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2022
  • One of Murray State's biggest strengths is its size and depth in the frontcourt.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2022
  • The Hawks may be looking to deal Clint Capela to upgrade their frontcourt.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022
  • The 6-7 power forward teamed with Mikan to form a one-two punch in the frontcourt that led to four NBA titles.
    — Dan Loumenaassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers will be thin in the frontcourt for at least one more game.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Those two pieces are a nice foundation for the frontcourt.
    — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Without Brunk, who missed all of last season with a back injury, the Hoosiers were thin in the frontcourt.
    — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Those selections could be used to get talent on to a Fever team that needs depth and forces in the frontcourt .
    — Tony East, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2021
  • Kate Trella is showing promise in the frontcourt for a team built around a strong trio of guards.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The Spurs have a fair bit of depth in the backcourt and some intriguing young pieces on the wings, but could use an upgrade in the frontcourt.
    — Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 July 2021
  • The Hurricanes were to convert just 8 of 23 layup attempts against the Huskies’ frontcourt.
    — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Saric presents shooting and extra size next to the rookie in the frontcourt.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The Pacers get more size and athleticism to strengthen the frontcourt. 55.
    — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 9 June 2023
  • Green and Porter are the team's clear playmakers, and even Sengün soaks up greater volume in the frontcourt.
    — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 25 Dec. 2022
  • The Celtics could be short going against Cleveland’s frontcourt.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The Huskies will have their hands full with the entire Gamecocks’ frontcourt, which boasts five players that are 6-feet-3 or taller.
    — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2023
  • But can Malik Hall and Joey Hauser lead a thin frontcourt?
    — Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Paschall’s return will be a big boost to Golden State’s frontcourt.
    — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 13 Jan. 2021
  • Thompson likely won’t have a spot in this new-look frontcourt.
    — Chris Grenham, Forbes, 18 June 2021
  • Queen figures to be a key part of what could be a dominant frontcourt for Maryland next season.
    — Tim Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The hosts entered as a heavy favorite, led by their massive frontcourt of Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama.
    — NBC News, 28 July 2024

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