Basketball positions

Basketball is a sport with five players on the court for each team at a time. Each player is assigned to different positions defined by the strategic role they play. Guard, forward and center are the three main position categories.

A standard lineup consists of two guards, two forwards, and one center.
The guards are called the "back court" and the forwards and centers the "front court".

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