Kentucky was able to beat Mississippi State without Sahvir Wheeler and CJ Fredrick tonight — which is huge — but the Cats really need the two guards back heading into the final stretch of the season. After the 71-68 victory over the Bulldogs, John Calipari said he hopes that Wheeler (ankle) and Fredrick (rib) will be able to return for the Tennessee game on Saturday. Both guards were out vs. Georgia on Saturday, with Wheeler also missing the game vs. Arkansas the previous Tuesday.
“I hope Saturday. [They] haven’t practiced so and we’re not — we won’t go with a live practice tomorrow.