what is pf in basketball

In basketball, PF stands for "power forward," which is a position on the court. However, in basketball statistics, PF stands for "personal fouls". Personal fouls are counted for every player on the court, and a personal foul is tallied under a players PF count in the box score when one player fouls another. The players average PF per game is also a good indication of how well the player plays defense, especially for paint players like power forwards and centers who are most likely closest to the basket on defense and are more likely to foul. In the NBA, power forwards usually range from 6 9" to 6 11", while in the WNBA, power forwards are usually between 6′ 0″ and 6′ 3″ .