"It might have been sweeter this time around," he said. “Absolutely, I’m comfortable with Sahvir doing this interview, it’s an important time for him to be heard,” Crean said, bucking the trend of controlling collegiate coaches who keep their players muted. He's an extra guy that can score on the court. But, as the season came along, he also began to flash signs of becoming a consistent three point shooter. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. Sahvir made a great read.”. you don’t just want to be friends with only athletes, you want to branch out, make new connections and make new friends,” Wheeler said. Josh is really versatile. RELATED: How the Bulldogs dominated Ole Miss at SEC tourney. Georgia opened play in Nashville in resounding fashion with an 18-point win over Ole Miss before COVID-19 concerns brought sports activity to a halt on March 12. Considered to be a mutual parting of ways, former 5-star Brenton Cox was dismissed from the team today and has entered the transfer portal. Is it a warning sign? If you haven’t registered, please go to the Forum homepage on DawgNation and look for “register” on the right side. Edwards was just 1-of-5 shooting and had three turnovers through the first 20 minutes, picking up his second foul at the 14:49 mark. Instead, he’s making his own name for himself. He's a guy that will help other players. Wheeler takes it upon himself to continue to grow and find new ways to bring his team together. “Everyone welcomes you with open arms, that was one of the biggest things that attracted me to Georgia. The Bulldogs return to action at 7 p.m. on Monday at Stegeman Coliseum against Georgia Southern. Is tonight the night? Today, we bring you Georgia's week one starters against Arkansas. Wheeler is the definition of a true point guard, which is a valuable thing to have in college basketball. He attributes a lot of that to his father, Teddy Wheeler. Georgia football trails Arkansas 7-5 at halftime. ", "Ty is a great player to play with. He had been committed to Texas A&M since his sophomore year but shook up the recruiting trail with April's late signing period opening. Sahvir Wheeler - 2019-20 - Men's Basketball - University of Georgia Athletics Georgia comes out on top in Fayetteville against the Arkansas Razorbacks despite a sloppy and slow start from the Dawgs. Georgia basketball must come together quickly to play fast effectively, Why Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean embraces being at football school, Georgia coach Tom Crean recognized among college basketball’s ‘100 Most Influentional’, WATCH: Sahvir Wheeler weighs in on racial climate, Georgia campus environment, Transfer center P.J. His background automatically helped me.". Surely, there will be a chance for Wheeler to do the same. Wheeler leaves the prep game as a two-time Southwest Preparatory Conference champion with a respected reputation on the AAU circuit, too. ATHENS — The smallest man on the floor came up big for Georgia on Friday night. When asked what he wanted to achieve from a personal standpoint, Wheeler couldn't help but reflect on what he wanted the team to accomplish. Wheeler seems wise beyond his 19 years. We have a new way to comment on our DawgNation stories. Sahvir Wheeler (15) - Complete bio (PDF) • James E. and Peggy A. Hickey Memorial Scholarship recipient. Sahvir Wheeler's path ended up leading to The G. The Houston Christian guard committed to Georgia on Monday, ending a recruiting process that was renewed by his decommitment from Texas A&M following the firing of head coach Billy Kennedy. "Last year we had that really talented team and we were the favorite to win it. He's a guy that not many people I can say that I've played with that knows every position. Edwards made sure the game didn’t end in regulation with a huge defensive stop. Wheeler believes they can both be "dogs" in terms of energy, which he feels will fit in great in Tom Crean's system. He's due to fill a bigger role at Georgia next season, and is ready to fulfill it. Considered to be a mutual parting of ways, former 5-star Brenton Cox was dismissed from the team today and has entered the transfer portal. He also posted 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Wheeler was cleared for the interview by Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean. While he is smaller than usual, he still has the ability to dictate and control a game. Georgia football started the game ugly, trailing 10-5 early in the second half, but made the final score beautiful with 32-unanswered points.