SEC loaded with quality teams hoping to bolster NCAA resumes
The Southeastern Conference arguably has never been stronger from top to bottom in men’s basketballMARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAHVIR WHEELER #5 - GUARD - WASHINGTON HUSKIES
14.3 PPG •
3.5 RPG •
6.1 APG
14.3 PPG
3.5 RPG
6.1 APG
Big game in return to starting five Wheeler racked up 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and seven assists over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 83-72 win over Ole Miss.
Impact Wheeler came off the bench in the loss to Arkansas last Saturday after missing the previous two games with a wrist injury. Wheeler looked great in a bounce-back win and will hope to lead Kentucky to a one seed in the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 7 Kentucky uses hot shooting to top Mississippi 83-72
Oscar Tshiebwe had 18 points and 15 rebounds, Sahvir Wheeler added 16 points and No. 7 Kentucky shot 60% before holding off Mississippi 83-72 in its home finaleMARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Tuesday Wheeler will rejoin the starting five for Tuesday's game against Arkansas, Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Ledger reports.
Impact Wheeler logged 29 minutes in his return to the floor Saturday versus Arkansas, so it seemed like a logical move that the junior would retake his spot in the starting five. He could see a slight increase in his minutes as a result and will send Jacob Topping back to the bench.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
TyTy Washington and Sahvir Wheeler not in starting lineup for UK-Arkansas game UK played without Washington and Wheeler in victories over Alabama and LSU this past week.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM
Solid off bench Saturday Wheeler (wrist) ended with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 29 minutes during Saturday's 75-73 loss to Arkansas.
Impact Wheeler was effective and played a healthy chunk of minutes in a tough loss on the road. He didn't start the game but did start the second half. Wheeler struggled a bit from the floor overall, though he was 50 percent from long range. Kentucky returns to action Tuesday against Mississippi.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
To be available off bench Wheeler (wrist) is expected to be available off the bench Saturday against Arkansas, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports. "I think I'm going to play [Wheeler and TyTy Was...
Impact Having Wheeler and Washington available Saturday is a big development for the Wildcats as they get set for a tough road matchup. Wheeler has been sidelined for the last two games but it appears he'll be available in some capacity off the bench, but it's unclear how limited he will be. This will be Wheeler's first game action this season where he wasn't in the starting lineup.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Saturday Wheeler (wrist) is going through warmups ahead of Saturday's game at Arkansas, Aaron Gershon of 247 Sports reports.
Impact Wheeler has missed the last two games with injuries but is warming up with a wrap on his wrist ahead of Saturday's marquee matchup. It remains to be seen whether Wheeler will be available but he is trending in the right direction as tipoff approaches.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
SEC This Week: Preview of SEC tournament semifinals?
Could this weekend be a preview of the SEC Tournament semifinalsFEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hopkins helps No. 6 Kentucky rally, then survive LSU 71-66
Bryce Hopkins came off the bench to score a career-high 13 points, including 11 to fuel Kentucky’s 15-2 second-half surge, and Oscar Tshiebwe and Keion Brooks Jr. made late free th...FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sahvir Wheeler, TyTy Washington out again for Kentucky basketball vs. LSU For the second consecutive game, Kentucky basketball will look for a NCAA Tournament resume-boosting win without two of its normal starters.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Grady's 25 spark No. 4 Kentucky's rally past No. 25 Alabama
Kellan Brooks made seven 3-pointers for a season-high 25 points, Oscar Tshiebwe added 21 points with 14 rebounds and No. 4 Kentucky rallied twice to top No. 25 Alabama 90-81FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TyTy Washington, Sahvir Wheeler out for Kentucky basketball vs. Alabama due to injuries Kentucky basketball will be without starting guard TyTy Washington and Sahvir Wheeler for a game against Alabama due to injuries.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Oscar Tshiebwe, Walker Kessler sit atop Andy Katz's transfer tiers
The transfer portal was a dominant storyline this past offseason. Find out who lands on top of Andy Katz's transfer tiers.FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Vescovi, Chandler lead No. 16 Vols over No. 4 Kentucky 76-63
Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Chandler Kennedy added 17 points to lead No. 16 Tennessee to a 76-63 victory over No. 4 KentuckyFEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts nine points Saturday Wheeler provided nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and six assists in 27 minutes during Saturday's 78-57 win over Florida.
Impact Wheeler's nine points were the most he has scored since posting 15 points against Mississippi Sate on Jan. 25. The junior has struggled offensively since Jan. 29, averaging just 4.6 points on 22.6 percent overall shooting. Wheeler is, however, still dishing out 8.2 assists during that span.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spotlight on Sahvir Wheeler again with TyTy Washington injury concern at Tennessee With TyTy Washington's status for a game at Tennessee uncertain, Kentucky basketball point guard Sahvir Wheeler must avoid foul trouble.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Jones leads Florida against No. 5 Kentucky after 23-point game
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Georgia's Crean shrugs off questions about job security
Tom Crean is facing increasing backlash about his job performance in his fourth season as Georgia's coachJANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auburn's Jabari Smith considered a top-5 pick, may go No. 1
Don’t judge Jabari Smith by his most recent gameJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes for 15 points and six assists Wheeler closed Tuesday's 82-74 1OT victory over Mississippi State with 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
Impact Wheeler was labeled as questionable coming into the contes due to an undisclosed issue, but looked just like his normal self. Wheeler is now putting up 16.3 points and 5.5 assists over the last four games. He will look to continue that against Kansas on Saturday.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 12 Kentucky needs OT to give Calipari his 800th win
Kellan Grady scored eight points in overtime, including consecutive 3-pointers about a minute apart, and Sahvir Wheeler added two free throws to lift No. 12 Kentucky over Mississip...JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to play Tuesday Coach John Calipari said he expects Wheeler (undisclosed) to play Tuesday against Mississippi State, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Impact Wheeler was labeled questionable for Tuesday's contest and will be available for the SEC matchup. The junior guard is averaging 10.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.5 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Working out early Tuesday Wheeler (undisclosed) is on the court putting up shots ahead of Tuesday's game against Mississippi State, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Impact Wheeler was already on the court about two hours before Tuesday's opening tip, which could be a good sign for his availability versus the Bulldogs. He's officially considered questionable after running into multiple hard screens Saturday against Auburn.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
