Sahvir Wheeler - College Basketball News & Rumors

No. 12 Kentucky hosts Mississippi State following Molinar's 20-point game

JANUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to game Wheeler has returned to the game for the Wildcats, Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com reports.

Impact Wheeler has returned to the game for the Wildcats after heading to the locker room due to a collision with a screen. Wheeler has taken a beating, running into multiple Auburn screens, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports. Despite the beating, Wheeler seems likely to be available moving forward.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Wheeler is headed to the locker room after a collision with a screen, during Saturday's game against Auburn, Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Ledger reports.

Impact Wheeler exited the game with 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three assists for the Wildcats. It is unclear what the extent of the injury is, but it's been a tough day for Kentucky who have already had TyTy Washington exit the game with an ankle injury.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps assists coming in return Wheeler (neck) ended with 21 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 107-79 win over Tennessee.

Impact Wheeler suffered a neck injury back on Jan. 4 that limited him to four minutes in a loss to LSU and forced him to miss the next two contests. The Georgia transfer was back in action nine days later and was pivotal in dishing out a lopsided defeat against a ranked Volunteers squad. In fact, it was his second best scoring effort of the season. Wheeler isn't asked to do as much here as he did with the Bulldogs, and his shooting percentage has jumped nearly seven points to 46.7 percent as a result. Outside shooting has still been a struggle, however, as he's made just two three-pointers since Nov. 16 and is shooting a career-low 20 percent from distance. Nonetheless, Wheeler has excelled in his primary role as a facilitator, dishing out 7.3 assists per contest, good for third in the nation.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting lineup Wheeler (neck) will rejoin the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Wheeler was expected to make his return Saturday and it seemed a good bet he would be in the starting five upon doing so. That's indeed the case, suggesting he's in line for his typical workload of around 29.0 minutes per game. Davion Mintz moves back to the bench in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Wheeler (neck) was seen warming up ahead of Kentucky's game against Tennesee on Saturday, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Wheeler is the SEC's leader in assists so Kentucky will be glad to have him back on the court after missing the last two games. As long as warmups go well, Wheeler should be expected to play and go for his usual minutes.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line to play Saturday Wheeler (neck) is set to make his return Saturday when the Wildcats take on Tennessee barring a setback leading up to the contest, Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Ledger repor...

Impact Wheeler logged a practice with the team Thursday and barring any setbacks should be good to go Saturday. Wheeler missed the previous two games for the Wildcats after suffering a neck injury Jan. 4 against LSU. The 5-foot-9 guard has started 14 games this season, contributing 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.4 steals on 29 minutes per game.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tshiebwe has career-high 30 as No. 18 Kentucky routs Vandy

Oscar Tshiebwe scored a career-high 30 points and had 13 rebounds as 18th-ranked Kentucky routed Vanderbilt 78-66 on Tuesday night for its second straight win

JANUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Tuesday Wheeler (neck) won't play in Tuesday's game at Vanderbilt, Brandon Ramsey of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wheeler will miss a second straight matchup with a neck injury. Thus, Jacob Toppin will presumably garner another start with Wheeler sidelined, as Toppin posted two points and two rebounds in 18 minutes in his first start last Saturday. Wheeler should continue to be day-to-day leading up to the Wildcats' next game against Tennessee.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Courier-Journal Before Georgia, Kentucky basketball looked reliant on Sahvir Wheeler to win games. A record-setting game from TyTy Washington addressed that concern.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Tshiebwe, Washington help No. 16 Kentucky top Georgia 92-77

Oscar Tshiebwe had a career-high 29 points and 17 rebounds, TyTy Washington Jr. added a school-record 17 assists with 17 points and No. 16 Kentucky shot 63% after halftime to pull...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Officially out Saturday Wheeler (neck) will not play Saturday against Georgia, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kentucky will be without its usual starting point guard with Wheeler sidelined due to a neck injury. TyTy Washington will get the start at point guard for the Wildcats.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in on warmups Wheeler (neck) isn't taking part in warmups prior to Saturday's game versus Georgia, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wheeler's status was painted as doubtful entering the day and his absence from warmups seems to confirm he will sit out. With Wheeler sidelined, look for TyTy Washington and Davion Mintz to see extra time on the ball, with Mintz also likely seeing a big boost in his playing time. Jacob Toppin also so added work after Wheeler left Tuesday.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sounding unlikely to play Saturday Wheeler (neck) seems unlikely to play this Saturday against Georgia Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wheeler left Tuesday's game against LSU with a neck injury that is still bothering him today. Coach Calipari doesn't expect Wheeler to be available for practice Friday or Kentucky's game Saturday. The 5-foot-9 guard has started 14 games for the Wildcats, averaging 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.4 steals on 29 minutes per game, and will be greatly missed when Kentucky takes on Georgia Saturday.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play Saturday Wheeler (neck) may be unavailable to play in the game against Georgia on Saturday, Jon Hale reports.

Impact Wheeler is in danger of missing out on a "revenge game" against his former team. While it doesn't sound like he has a great chance of playing it is likely he will do everything in his power to try to be ready to go on Saturday.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eason, Pinson lead No. 21 LSU past No. 16 Kentucky, 65-60

Tari Eason capped his 13-point performance with a dunk following a Kentucky turnover with 13 seconds left, and No. 21 LSU held off No. 16 Kentucky 65-50

JANUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler leaves with injury vs. LSU men's basketball Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler left in the first half against LSU men's basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Left game early Wheeler (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against LSU, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leaderreports.

Impact After running into a hard screen, Wheeler left Tuesday's game early. Though his injury is unclear, it can be assumed that Wheeler has a head injury. TyTy Washington took over the point guard role as Wheeler left for the locker room.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky-Louisville postponed Wheeler and Kentucky won't play Louisville on Wednesday after the Cardinals announced Monday that all team activities have been paused due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests among...

Impact With Wednesday's game cancelled, Kentucky won't return to action until Dec. 29 against Missouri, unless the Wildcats are able to reschedule a new opponent over the next week and a half. In his first season in Lexington, the Georgia transfer is averaging 11.5 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sahvir Wheeler proves he's right where he needs to be in leading Kentucky past North Carolina The Tar Heels might not be good, but to pummel a name-brand opponent on a national stage was certainly good for the Cats' optics and morale.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dishes 14 assists in victory Wheeler notched 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, 14 assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 86-52 win over North Florida.

Impact Wheeler was able to set a new career high in assists while recording his third double-digit distribution effort of the season. He's also had double-digit scoring efforts in all but one game this season, which is at least partially due to a five percent increase in three-point shooting. He'll continue to serve as the Wildcats' primary point guard moving forward.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Kentucky basketball proved it was more than Oscar Tshiebwe and Sahvir Wheeler vs. Ohio In a win over Ohio, Kentucky basketball's supporting cast proved the team is more than stars Sahvir Wheeler and Oscar Tshiebwe.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Double-double in opener Wheeler had 16 points (6-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists and three rebounds across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 79-71 loss to Duke.

Impact While the result didn't go Wheeler's way and he did commit seven turnovers in the contest, there were certainly some positives to take away. First, in a largely competitive game, Wheeler hardly left the court. He also attempted more shots than any other Kentucky player. That type of run may not hold up through a relatively soft run of non-conference opponents ahead, but it certainly bodes well for his long-term fantasy prospects.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Six dimes in exhibition Wheeler had 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists and three rebounds across 23 minutes in Friday's 95-72 exhibition victory over Kentucky Wesleyan.

Impact Wheeler is the only Kentucky player to earn preseason first-team all-SEC honors, as the Georgia transfer expects to start and serve as the primary point guard for Big Blue in 2021-22. His size (5-foot-9) was never an issue during his time with the Bulldogs, as he's fresh off a season that saw him average 14.0 points and 7.4 assists in the SEC. With more five-star talent around him this season, there's no reason he can't keep up those assist numbers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Talented Memphis eager to end NCAA Tournament drought

Memphis has landed plenty of elite recruits, yet still hasn’t earned an NCAA Tournament bid during Penny Hardaway’s coaching tenure

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

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No. 12 Kentucky hosts Mississippi State following Molinar's 20-point game

Tshiebwe has career-high 30 as No. 18 Kentucky routs Vandy

Tshiebwe, Washington help No. 16 Kentucky top Georgia 92-77

Eason, Pinson lead No. 21 LSU past No. 16 Kentucky, 65-60

Talented Memphis eager to end NCAA Tournament drought