Staying in the league: Former Georgia point guard Sahvir Wheeler announces transfer to SEC program
After nearly a month in the NCAA transfer portal, Sahvir Wheeler has made his decision regarding where he will continue his college playing career.
The former Georgia point guard made the decision to leave Athens after starting all 26 games he appeared in last season for the Bulldogs, where he averaged 14 points per game, 7.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game.
On Monday, Wheeler announced his decision to stay in the SEC as the former Bulldog has made the decision to continue his career at Kentucky.
This news completes Kentucky’s offseason overhaul of the point guard spot as the Wildcats recently signed 5-star TyTy Washington.
Last season, Wheeler registered the first triple-double in Georgia history in a game against LSU.
Kentucky has already confirmed his addition to the program:
Welcome to the family, @sahvir_ !
#LaFamilia x #BuiltDifferent 😼🏀 pic.twitter.com/1Yr5AlAxUK— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) May 17, 2021
I’m as excited as if I was watching paint dry.
You should be. At 5’8” (he is NOT 5’10”) and not being able to hit water from a boat in the middle of the ocean, leaves a lot to be desired.
BIG pro: guy can pass the rock.
BIG con: dude shot 22% from 3 and 38% from 2.
bUt hE HAd a TriPlE dOuBLe
Good for him, I’m sure it’s fulfilling a dream to play for a basketball blue blood and now he gets to do that. Hopefully the more challenging competition around him will help him settle down and refine his craft. Best of luck to him!
Man I hated to see him enter the portal, as he carried the “underdog” chip on his shoulder and plays with toughness, but I’ve seen middle schoolers with a better outside shot. Best of luck to SW. Here’s to hoping UGA can bring in some guys with outside touch and stretch the floor.
On a separate note, I think these guys that enter the transfer portal should “commit” to their new program with an * denoting that they’re “Committed*” to be at their new program for a year, or until something doesn’t go as planned and they bolt. : /
Hopefully this is a good fit for both parties. Kentucky will be able to surround him with shooters like Tyty, Grady, Fredrick, Allen, and hopefully Mintz. Just penetrate and pitch, baby.