Sahvir Wheeler - College Basketball News & Rumors

Robin performance Wheeler finished Saturday's 90-87 OT loss to Washington State with 16 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists over 41 minutes. He also had six turnovers

Impact Wheeler was careless with the rock, but he scored effectively and helped enable Keion Brooks' 35-point eruption. The duo has impressive chemistry and both rank in the nation's top-250 players for possession share -- symbolizing the vitality of respective roles for Washington.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler leads Washington against UCLA after 24-point game

Washington visits the UCLA Bruins after Sahvir Wheeler scored 24 points in the Huskies' 82-67 victory against the Arizona State Sun Devils

JANUARY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Sahvir Wheeler steers Washington to win over ASU Sahvir Wheeler scored a season-high 24 points, making all five of his 3-point attempts, and added eight assists and six rebounds as Washingt...

JANUARY 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wheeler has 24, Brooks 22 and Washington pulls away from Arizona State in second half for 82-67 win

Sahvir Wheeler hit all five of his career-best 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 20 points and Washington defeated Arizona State 82-67

JANUARY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Launches 18 shots Wheeler contributed 13 points (5-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 86-81 loss to Colorado State.

Impact Across his five-year collegiate career, Wheeler has never exceeded 18 shot attempts, but he matched his high-water mark in Saturday's loss. Shooting partially out of necessity with Koren Johnson (zero points) on a short leash and Nate Calmese (undisclosed) inactive, Wheeler's undersized nature and historically subpar floor spacing is not built to thrive with volume. Nonetheless, his facilitation helped Washington keep pace with a high-octane Colorado State team, and Wheeler's fantasy standing has reaped the benefits of a heavy minute share. His 35.8 assist rate is a top-40 mark in the country.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another quality performance Wheeler posted 18 points (7-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 victory over Xavier.

Impact Wheeler stuffed the stat sheet, and although he shouldn't be relied upon for defensive production, the 5-foot-9 speeder combined for 78 steals across 56 games as a full-time starter at Georgia and then at Kentucky in his sophomore and junior campaigns, respectively. Notably, Wheeler also cut down his turnovers in Saturday's victory, logging three after combining for 11 in two games prior.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Wheeler (upper body) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Northern Kentucky, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Wheeler will make his Husky debut after missing the season opener with an upper body injury. The Kentucky transfer will replace Koren Johnson in the starting five and man the point in what should be more of a tune up game before playing Nevada and Xavier in their next two.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Bellarmine Wheeler (upper body) did not play during Washington's game Monday against Bellarmine.

Impact According to Percy Allen of The Seattle Times, Wheeler sat out Monday due to an upper-body injury. Koren Johnson and Paul Mulcahy were Washington's starting backcourt against Bellarmine. Currently, Wheeler's next opportunity to play is against Northern Kentucky on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How former UK G Sahvir Wheeler fits at Washington Former Kentucky guard Sahvir Wheeler ranked No. 19 on The Athletic’s list of best-available transfer players.

APRIL 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Kentucky G Sahvir Wheeler to transfer Kentucky point guard Sahvir Wheeler will transfer for a second time in his collegiate career, ESPN reported Monday.

MARCH 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kentucky basketball loses point guard Sahvir Wheeler to NCAA transfer portal, per reports After two seasons in Lexington, UK point guard Sahvir Wheeler, who missed games late because of injuries, is reportedly entering the transfe...

MARCH 27, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

DNP against Kansas State Wheeler (ankle) did not play during Kentucky's 75-69 loss Sunday against Kansas State.

Impact Wheeler will not have played during the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The senior averaged 7.7 points and 5.6 assists across 21 games, 14 of which he started.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform, warming up Wheeler (ankle) is in uniform and warming up before Kentucky's game Sunday against Kansas State, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic.

Impact Tucker's update indicates a possible but unverified chance that Wheeler will participate in Kentucky's second-round game of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. There is a chance the Wildcats will need him, as Kansas State is expected to be a much more difficult opponent than Providence, whom they defeated on Friday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unexpectedly ruled out Wheeler won't play in Friday's game versus Providence due to an ankle injury, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wheeler said Thursday that he had practiced all week and was ready to play against Providence. However, after only being 70-75 percent in shootaround Friday morning, coach John Calipari decided to rule him out. Cason Wallace and Antonio Reeves will continue to be the Wildcats' starting backcourt.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sahvir Wheeler expected to be available for Kentucky's NCAA Tournament game vs Providence After missing more than a month, guard Sahvir Wheeler is expected to be available for Kentucky's first-round NCAA Tournament game against Pr...

MARCH 16, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Ready to play Wheeler (ankle) is ready to play Kentucky's game Friday against Providence, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic.

Impact During his interview Thursday, Wheeler announced he had practiced this week and would be ready to play Kentucky's next game, a first-round matchup against Providence. Now, the question will be what Wheeler's role will be in that game. Either he starts alongside Cason Wallace or is a substitute, behind Antonio Reeves or CJ Fredrick, depending on Kentucky head coach John Calipari's preference.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Friday Wheeler (ankle) is expected to be available Friday against Providence, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic.

Impact It appears Wheeler will be available as the Wildcats prepare to participate in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. If he does return on Friday, it is unclear what his role will be during the Wildcats' upcoming tourney matchup. Cason Wallace, Antonio Reeves and CJ Fredrick are all capable guards who have played a lot without Wheeler, who has not been used since Feb. 4.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Friday Wheeler (undisclosed) isn't dressed for warmups ahead of Friday's game versus Vanderbilt, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wheeler hasn't played since Feb. 4 due to an undisclosed. His return timetable is uncertain.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May play during SEC Tournament Wheeler (undisclosed) may play during the 2023 SEC Tournament, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic.

Impact There is at least some chance Wheeler plays this week, in which the 2023 SEC Tournament will take place. Currently, Kentucky's next game is expected to be a quarterfinal scheduled against either Louisiana State or Vanderbilt. Wheeler will be questionable before the tourney matchup.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Wheeler (undisclosed) was inactive for Monday's team practice, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wheeler was unable to work out with the team on Monday as expected. The 5-foot-9 senior is expected to remain out for 1-2 more weeks as he works his way back from a lingering ankle issue.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss 2-3 weeks Wheeler (undisclosed) is expected to miss two to three weeks, per Cameron Drummond of the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Impact Wheeler has been dealing with an ankle issue that's held him out of the Wildcats' past six games, but now he's had an additional, unrelated procedure that will sideline him for several weeks according to Kentucky head coach John Calipari. Considering the SEC tournament begins on March 8, and Kentucky is firmly on the NCAA tournament bubble, this could potentially end Wheeler's season. The senior guard is averaging 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists this season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Head coach John Calipari said that Wheeler had a minor procedure unrelated to his ankle injury and will be sidelined for some time, per Calipari's official Twitter account.

Impact Although Wheeler has been made unavailable for all of Kentucky's previous six matchups due to an ankle issue, he's slated to miss Wednesday's game against Vanderbilt due to some other unspecified concern. The senior guard will aim for a return to action when the SEC Tournament takes place beginning March 8.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Wheeler (ankle) is not expected to be available for Wednesday's matchup with Vanderbilt, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wheeler, who was inactive for Monday's team practice, is not expected to be available Wednesday. The 5-foot-9 senior has missed the last six games with an ankle injury, and he will likely be re-evaluated ahead of Saturday's game against Arkansas.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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