Sahvir Wheeler Says He Will Be Ready to Go for the NCAA Tournament, “Super Excited” to Be Back

Originally posted on KY Insider | By Tristan Pharis | Last updated 3/16/23

The Kentucky Wildcats arrived in Greensboro, North Carolina for the NCAA Tournament last night. With an open practice on Thursday afternoon, the locker room was opened to the media, and with the news that Sahvir Wheeler could make a return, he was the most popular guy there.

At that point, it didn’t take for someone to ask if he will be available this week. “I believe so,” Wheeler said with a smile. “It’s been tough. The toughest thing has been not being out there with my guys… I am just super excited to be in this situation again, in the tournament, with my guys. Hopefully, we do some great things.”

Sahvir Wheeler says he has practiced all week and when asked if he will be available for this weekend, he said “I believe so.”

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Wheeler has participated in practice all week in preparation and is in a great mindset. When asked about the narratives of “quitting” the team. He responded with, “That was a narrative? That’s crazy… I have dreamed to play at Kentucky.”

The Big Blue Nation will be pulling for Wheeler and the Wildcats to do some great things against Providence, with his downhill speed, Wheeler could help Kentucky take advantage of the Friars’ transition defense, which has struggled this season.

This article first appeared on KY Insider and was syndicated with permission.

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