Sahvir Wheeler
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Harlem, New York, U.S.
.jpg) Wheeler with Kentucky in 2022 | |
| Free agent | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 17, 2001 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Houston Christian (Houston, Texas) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–2025 | Wisconsin Herd |
| Career highlights | |
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Sahvir Wheeler (born January 17, 2001) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies, Georgia Bulldogs and Kentucky Wildcats.
Wheeler was born in Harlem, New York and grew up in Houston, Texas.[1] He attended Houston Christian High School, where he averaged 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds per game as a senior.[2] Wheeler originally committed to playing college basketball for Texas A&M but reopened his recruitment after head coach Billy Kennedy was fired. He later committed to Georgia, choosing the Bulldogs over Iowa State.[3] Wheeler was considered a four-star recruit by most services.[4]
College career
Georgia
As a freshman at Georgia, Wheeler averaged nine points and 4.5 assists per game. He set a program freshman record with 139 assists. In his sophomore season, Wheeler assumed a leading role with the departure of Anthony Edwards.[5] On February 23, 2021, he recorded the first triple-double in program history, with 14 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in a 91–78 win over LSU.[6] As a sophomore, Wheeler averaged 14 points, an SEC-leading 7.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. He was a consensus Second Team All-SEC selection and set the program single-season record for assists.[7]
Kentucky
On May 17, 2021, Wheeler announced he would transfer to Kentucky.[8] Wheeler put up a game high 26 points in a 98–69 victory over North Carolina.[9] Wheeler had a career high 14 assists in a 86–52 win vs North Florida.[10] He was named to the Second Team All-SEC.[11] Wheeler was named a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award.[12] The following season, he averaged 7.7 points and 5.6 assists before being sidelined by injuries. He entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of his second season at Kentucky.[13][14]
Washington
On April 26, 2023, Wheeler announced that he would be transferring to the University of Washington to play for the Washington Huskies.[15][16]
Professional career
Wisconsin Herd (2024–2025)
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Wheeler joined the Maine Celtics on October 26, 2024[17] and on November 3, he was traded to the Memphis Hustle.[18] However, he was waived on November 7[19] and re-signed four days later.[20] However, he was waived once again on November 23[20] and on December 28, he joined the Wisconsin Herd.[21] On January 8, 2025, he was waived by the Herd.[22]
