frontcourt
Noun
Meaning
(basketball) The half of the court where a team's offensive basket is located
Kelly passes to Mahoney in the frontcourt.
(basketball) The center and forwards of a team
The team's frontcourt has not been performing this season.
Examples
In the frontcourt, Justin Edler-Davis (43 starts in three seasons) and Ronne Readus (14 starts in 2019-20) will open the year as starters, with fellow seniors Justin McCall and Shawn Stith set to come off the bench.
Following the loss of standout Lamar Stevens and frontcourt leader Mike Watkins, the Nittany Lions are faced with a difficult challenge of replacing a roster filled with mostly upperclassmen.
Thompson, a Toronto native, would boost their frontcourt, while Covington would give them a three-and-D wingman who could serve as Siakam’s primary backup.
Golden State's Draymond Green got the second-most votes from fans who voted for Western Conference frontcourt players.
“Charli and Sedona provide depth in the frontcourt and they’re versatile.
At least one of the Boston Celtics’ at adding frontcourt help has failed — for now.