...b able 2 play effectively as a small forward its probly my bet position... but can a 5"11 person ever play small forward?

Unless the players you're playing against are very short, I doubt it.  But it depends where you play.  I am 5'11 and I play shooting guard.  I was in a South East Asian country earlier this year, and met a highschool basketball centre who was 5'9.  Lol.I have played small forward in university practice games, but shooting guard is my natural position, and playing against 6'4 6'6 guys isn't fun.  I have some hops so that helps.But really it is extremely difficult, but you know...if you love the game, you play to enjoy the game, not to be in the NBA.  Work hard and play for the love of the game.

trust me.....from now on practice playing the point....y?with a height that small, your best position is not a small forward but a point guard!!!!  maybe in a basketball league where there's a lot of small people.......there you can play small forward. hope this help!!!