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John Calipari and Sahvir Wheeler react to big addition for UK’s backcourt

The Kentucky Wildcats have officially signed Georgia Bulldogs transfer Sahvir Wheeler, the school announced Monday.

Wheeler, who will be a third-year player for the 2021-22 college basketball season, is a 5-10 guard from Houston (TX) who averaged 11.3 points and 5.8 assists per game in 57 career games with the Bulldogs.

“I chose the University of Kentucky because it gives me the best opportunity to make a run at a national championship and pursue my dreams of playing in the NBA,” Wheeler said in a press release. “I can’t wait to get to Lexington and get to work.