Sahvir Wheeler - College Basketball News & Rumors

Misses practice Monday Wheeler (ankle) was inactive during Monday's team practice, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wheeler, who has missed the last six games with an ankle injury, was inactive during Monday's practice. The 5-foot-9 senior, who has averaged 7.7 points and 5.6 assists on 28.4 minutes per game, will remain a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Wheeler (ankle) will be inactive for Saturday's game against Auburn, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wheeler is dressed in street clothes ahead of Saturday's showdown with Auburn, and he will miss his sixth-consecutive game with an ankle injury. The 5-foot-9 senior will have his next opportunity to return Wednesday against Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen warming up Wheeler (ankle) was not spotted warming up ahead of Wednesday's game against Florida, Aaron Gershon of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Wheeler was not expected to play against Florida, so this isn't a huge surprise. Wheeler will miss his fifth straight game due to an ankle injury. Kentucky remains very much on the bubble and they will hope to have Wheeler back on Saturday against Auburn.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful at Florida Wheeler (ankle) is doubtful before Kentucky's game Wednesday at Florida, according to Tristan Pharis of SB Nation.

Impact Kentucky's head coach said Wheeler has "got to be healthy," indicating he is not ready to return yet. In that case, Antonio Reeves is expected to be partnering alongside Cason Wallace again as the Wildcats' starting backcourt Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Tennessee Wheeler (ankle) will sit out the Wildcats' game Saturday versus Tennessee, according to Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio.

Impact Wheeler will have sat out four games because of his injured ankle. Currently, the senior's next opportunity to return is at Florida on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Wheeler (ankle) is not warming up ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Mississippi State, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Wheeler, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, appears unlikely to make his return on Wednesday against Mississippi State. The 5-foot-9 senior has appeared in 21 games this season, averaging 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 0.9 steals on 28.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not at shootaround Wheeler (ankle) is not at the Wildcats' shootaround before their game Wednesday at Mississippi State, according to Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio.

Impact Wheeler and CJ Fredrick were the Wildcats' only players not participating in their pre-game shootaround. Like they were at Georgia on Saturday, Cason Wallace and Antonio Reeves are expected to be the Wildcats' starting backcourt if Wheeler must sit out.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wheeler (ankle) did not practice Monday, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wheeler missed both of the Wildcats' games last week after sustaining an ankle injury. Antonio Reeves started in place of the injured Wheeler and will likely continue in this role until Wheeler is fit to return. Wheeler's status to play in Wednesday's game against Mississippi State is still up in the air at this time. If he is unable to play Wednesday, his next chance to return is Saturday against Tennessee.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Georgia Kentucky coach John Calipari said pregame that Wheeler (ankle) will not be available for Saturday's game at Georgia, Cameron Drummond of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Wheeler will now sit out his second game in a row due to an ankle injury sustained during practice earlier in the week. The 5-foot-9 senior has averaged 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game this season. His next chance to return will arrive Wednesday at Mississippi State. With Wheeler and shooting guard CJ Frederick (ribs) now both out Saturday, Cason Wallace and Antonio Reeves will likely form the Wildcats' starting backcourt.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from warmups Wheeler (ankle) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup with Georgia, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Wheeler, who missed Tuesday's game against Arkansas with an ankle injury, appears unlikely to suit up on Saturday. The 5-foot-9 senior has helped facilitate Kentucky's offense this season, averaging 7.7 points and 5.6 assists on 28.4 minutes per game. If Wheeler is unable to suit up, his next opportunity to return will come when Kentucky faces off with Mississippi State on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Wheeler is unavailable for Tuesday's game against Arkansas due to an ankle injury.

Impact The senior guard apparently suffered the injury during practice and will be sidelined for at least one game. Wheeler is considered day-to-day, leaving his availability for Saturday's matchup with Georgia up in the air.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas visits Wallace and Kentucky

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Wheeler is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Mississippi.

Impact Wheeler will replace Cason Wallace (leg) in the starting five Tuesday. He will start in his first game since Jan. 10.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sahvir Wheeler comes off the bench to spark Kentucky win over Vanderbilt The Wildcats' win over the Commodores was their most thorough win over a decent opponent all season.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Logs 11 minutes in return Wheeler (shoulder) closed with zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 85-71 win over Georgia.

Impact Wheeler finished with zero points and three assists across 11 minutes of action during Tuesday's win over Georgia. The 5-foot-9 senior came off the bench in his return after missing Saturday's game against Tennessee with a shoulder injury. Wheeler will look to work his way back to his full workload during Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Tuesday Wheeler (shoulder) is not listed in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Georgia.

Impact Wheeler missed his first game of the season Saturday while dealing with a left shoulder injury. The 5-foot-9 point guard was seen warming up pregame, though he won't make his return to the starting five Tuesday. In his place, Cason Wallace and CJ Frederick will continue to form the Wildcats' starting backcourt for the time being.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Wheeler (shoulder) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia, Kentucky beat writer Aaron Gershon reports.

Impact Wheeler was able to log a practice ahead of Tuesday's game, and his participation in warmups indicates he is trending in the right direction. Still, there is no official word on his final status versus his former team.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs practice ahead of Georgia Wheeler (shoulder) logged a practice ahead of Kentucky's game against Georgia, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wheeler missed the Wildcats' upset of Tennessee, but appears to be trending in the right direction. It remains to be seen if the point guard will be able to go against the Bulldogs, but his participation in practice is a good sign. Wheeler has been a consistent starter for Kentucky and is putting up 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists on the season.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky hosts conference rival Georgia

Kentucky and Georgia will hit the court in a matchup of SEC opponents

JANUARY 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out Wheeler (shoulder) won't play in Saturday's game versus Tennessee.

Impact Wheeler has been downgraded from questionable to out with a left shoulder injury. He will be day-to-day moving forward.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Wheeler is considered questionable with a shoulder injury and will not start Saturday's game in Tennessee, Kentucky beat writer Cameron Drummond reports.

Impact Wheeler not starting indicates he is trending towards not playing, but If he does indeed sit out, some combination of CJ Fredrick, Riley Welch and Isaac DeGregorio will presumably take on his minutes in the backcourt.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miller scores 19 in No. 7 Alabama's blowout of Kentucky

Alabama’s star freshman Brandon Miller had 19 points and seven rebounds for the No. 7 Crimson Tide, who dominated Kentucky 78-52

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Assist shy from double-double Wheeler ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and nine assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 74-71 win over LSU.

Impact The senior was doing a little of everything for the Wildcats in Tuesday's win, being an assist shy of a double-double. Now averaging 9.1 points and 6.8 assists on the season, the guard will resume being the floor general for Kentucky and look to continue to be one of the top scoring options. Expect double-digit scoring and high assists numbers as conference play goes on.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tshiebwe and Kentucky host LSU

Kentucky takes on the LSU Tigers after Oscar Tshiebwe scored 24 points in Kentucky's 86-63 victory against the Louisville Cardinals

JANUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Tshiebwe leads the way for No. 16 Kentucky over Yale, 69-59

Oscar Tshiebwe scored 28 points and had 12 rebounds to lead No. 16 Kentucky to a 69-59 win over Yale

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

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