Sahvir Wheeler

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 5-9
Weight: 180
College: Washington
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 1/17/2001

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Has improved his outside shot this season
Solid playmaker
Adequate defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Below average outside shooter in his first three seasons
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively
Struggles to defend taller players
Very undersized for his position

Summary:

Sahvir Wheeler is a speedy point guard that played at Georgia before transferring to Kentucky. He is adept at scoring on quick drives to the hoop, and he has shown a reliable jumper this year after struggling with his three-point shot in his first three seasons in college basketball. He is a solid playmaker that can make some creative passes to get assists, but his lack of size could make it difficult for him to score or defend as effectively at higher levels. He is currently a long shot to be drafted, but his solid production at the collegiate level, especially at Kentucky suggests that he could at least end up on an NBA summer league team in the future.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
On3’s Article on Wheeler Transferring to Washington

Games Scouted:
11/25/19 Georgia vs. Dayton
11/9/21 Kentucky vs. Duke
1/15/22 Kentucky vs. Tennessee
1/22/22 Kentucky vs. Auburn
1/29/22 Kentucky vs. Kansas
12/4/22 Kentucky vs. Michigan

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