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Sahvir Wheeler injury: John Calipari comments on Kentucky PG’s exit from exhibition game
By Andrew Olson
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Sahvir Wheeler’s early exit from Kentucky’s Sunday preseason game had Big Blue Nation concerned.
The UK point guard had to be helped to the locker room in the second half against Missouri Western State. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Kentucky guard Sahvir Wheeler just was helped into the locker room with a leg injury.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) October 31, 2022
Sahvir Wheeler (right leg injury) is out for the remainder of the game.
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) October 31, 2022
After the game, Wildcats head coach John Calipari told reporters that Wheeler aggravated a knee injury from earlier this month. Calipari expressed optimism that Wheeler will be okay after missing a few days.
John Calipari on Sahvir Wheeler: “Hopefully he’ll be okay, he hurt his knee. Same knee he hurt 10 days ago.”
No official timeline, but said it was twisted. Kept him out a few days the last time.
— Jack Pilgrim (@JackPilgrimKSR) October 31, 2022
Last season, Wheeler was second-team All-SEC. He ranked No. 3 nationally averaging 6.9 assists per game.
Kentucky’s next exhibition game is scheduled for Thursday against Kentucky State. The regular-season tips off Nov. 7 when UK hosts Howard.
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