Why can't Giffey shoot straight or finish

[aceboon]

Ever since day 1 freshman year, I felt that Giffey never got put into his correct role.

...and what would that correct role be?

 

[CTBasketball]

...and what would that correct role be?

A spot up shooter from the wing.

 

[aceboon]

A spot up shooter from the wing.

On offense that's mostly what he's been asked to do, you have to show a willingness to shoot and then actually convert to be that player tho.

 

[Waquoit]

Niels has all the fundamental moves and footwork on offense but the ball hardly ever goes in.

Ain't that the truth. You keep hoping that the switch gets flicked and they start dropping. That first move where he faked out the entire SJU team, got to the rim, put it up softly...and missed the lay-up, killed me.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

A spot up shooter from the wing.

That's what he was his first two years - a small forward playing on the wing. Now he's being asked to play a stretch 4 out of necessity, but it's not like he's being asked to post up. He's still a perimeter player on offense.

 

[ford82]

I don't think he is a spot up shooter. His passing and solid ball handling are underrated. He is a guy who is solid at most aspects of the game but not a stand out in any yet. I think his best quality at this point is his defensive versatility. He has successfully guarded guys who play in the NBA, like Butler from Marquette now on the Bulls. Niels' ceiling is a huge question mark. He could just continue to be a solid college player, but not only does he have a decent mind for the game, his physical tools and skill are better than they first appear and could help him have a professional career somewhere.

 

[joober jones]

I don't think he is a spot up shooter. His passing and solid ball handling are underrated. He is a guy who is solid at most aspects of the game but not a stand out in any yet. I think his best quality at this point is his defensive versatility. He has successfully guarded guys who play in the NBA, like Butler from Marquette now on the Bulls. Niels' ceiling is a huge question mark. He could just continue to be a solid college player, but not only does he have a decent mind for the game, his physical tools and skill are better than they first appear and could help him have a professional career somewhere.

He'll have a pro career beyond a doubt, even if not in the NBA.