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Kentucky, Jai Lucas challenging Sahvir Wheeler to lead country in assists

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When Sahvir Wheeler announced his transfer to Kentucky, his ability to make plays and record assists was never questioned. While his low three-point shooting percentage was the immediate cause of concern for the Big Blue Nation, the wealth of outside shooting that UK now has on the roster has masked that issue for now.

Wheeler ranked fifth in the country throughout 2020-21 when it came to assists per game, averaging 7.4 over 26 games for the Bulldogs. His 193 total assists were third-best in all of Divison I hoops. He’s a vastly different player than his point guard counterpart TyTy Washington, but one that brings a rare set of skills.