Sahvir Wheeler’s commitment to Kentucky was not universally praised by the Big Blue Nation. Despite earning Second Team All-SEC honors after leading the league in assists, many were taken aback when they saw his shooting numbers. That’s not a concern for Kentucky’s coaching staff.
College basketball is changing, becoming much more perimeter oriented. A big reason why the Wildcats struggled to win just nine games in 2021 is because they only made 33.5% of their attempts from long range. Last year Wheeler netted just 22.5% of his attempts from the three-point land. Even though it does not directly address shooting concerns from fans, Orlando Antigua believes Wheeler’s shooting numbers will improve in Lexington.