swingman
noun
swing·man
ˈswiŋ-ˌman 
-mən
: a player capable of playing effectively in two different positions and especially of playing both guard and forward on a basketball team
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Center Moe Wagner, forward Franz Wagner and swingman Jett Howard attended the University of Michigan.
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Heading into next season, the Vikings are banking on a fully healthy Darrisaw, a resurgent Fries and more stable center play in the form of swingman Blake Brandel.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Without both of their primary ball handlers, the Lakers have shifted swingman Luke Kennard into the role alongside LeBron James.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
Myers was primarily a starter as a rookie with the Brewers, then operated in more of a swingman role last year.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Josh Robbins, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Heading into next season, the Vikings are banking on a fully healthy Darrisaw, a resurgent Fries and more stable center play in the form of swingman Blake Brandel.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Without both of their primary ball handlers, the Lakers have shifted swingman Luke Kennard into the role alongside LeBron James.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
Myers was primarily a starter as a rookie with the Brewers, then operated in more of a swingman role last year.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Swingman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swingman. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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