Full Plate For Arkansas' Power Forwards

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Some basketball coaches prefer their power forwards bulky. They want physicality out of them. They want bruisers. Basically, they want offensive linemen who are athletic enough to at least not trip over themselves on the way up and down the court. 

Arkansas coach John Pelphrey's idea of a power forward differs considerably. His teams press. His teams push tempo. His teams require a player who can also function at the other forward position -- the "small" one.

"Our power forward has to be one of our best athletes," Pelphrey said. "He has to be our toughest guy, our best-in-shape guy. He's up top on the press, and he has to trigger our offense after made baskets. In this system, you have to have a great point guard. But the power forward for us is nearly as important."