: a guard in basketball whose chief role is as an outside shooter
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With his size and shooting ability, Sykes could start at shooting guard in the backcourt alongside Harding.—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026 But Davion Mitchell’s lack of stature is a factor, with Tyler Herro lacking wingspan at shooting guard.—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 Hornets shooting guard Brandon Miller added 23 points and five rebounds.—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 About a minute after the Minnesota Lynx decision makers chose to strengthen the team’s backcourt Monday evening, coach Cheryl Reeve got a message from shooting guard Kayla McBride.—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shooting guard