She came from Ballarat, Australia. She became a star in Blacksburg. And then she became a legend in Lexington.
Now, Georgia Amoore is ready for the next chapter — the WNBA, selected 6th overall by the Washington Mystics.
After rewriting record books at Virginia Tech and delivering a dazzling one-year encore at Kentucky, Amoore exits college basketball as one of the most decorated and dynamic point guards in the nation. She’s leaving behind a legacy few can match.
🦃 A star is born at Virginia Tech
Amoore’s college journey began in the ACC, where she blossomed into one of the best pure point guards in the country. In 2023-24, she averaged 18.8 points and 6.8 assists, leading the ACC and finishing fourth nationally in assists per game.
Her 85 made 3-pointers ranked second in the league, and her 39-point explosion against Virginia was the highest-scoring game in ACC play that season. She became Virginia Tech’s all-time leader in assists (656) and minutes played (34.3 avg), while climbing to second all-time in 3-pointers (330) and third in scoring (1,853 points).
She was the engine behind the Hokies’ historic rise — helping deliver the program’s first ACC Tournament title in 2023, its first regular-season crown in 2024, and a Final Four appearance that put Virginia Tech on the national map, and helped Kenny Brooks land the Kentucky job. She then followed him from Blacksburg to Lexington.
🐱 A legacy year in Lexington
In her final college season, Amoore took her talents to Kentucky — and took the SEC by storm.
She racked up national honors on a weekly basis:
2× SEC Player of the Week
2× Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week
Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Player of the Week
And that was just the start.
Amoore earned spots on nearly every major All-America list, from the WBCA and Wooden Award to The Sporting News, AP, and USBWA. She was a Top-5 finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year and was named ESPN’s Transfer of the Year.
Her impact wasn’t just statistical — it was emotional. She brought leadership, toughness, and a killer instinct to a young Kentucky squad, setting the tone every game she played.
🏆 Career honors and stats — A snapshot
Between Virginia Tech and Kentucky, Amoore has:
Countless clutch performances
Two-time First-Team All-Conference honoree (ACC, SEC)
Four NCAA Tournament appearances
Final Four and conference championship rings
And let’s not forget the classroom excellence — Amoore was a 4x ACC All-Academic Team honoree and a CSC Academic All-American.
🏀 What’s next: The WNBA awaits
Amoore has done everything you could ask from a college point guard — and then some. She’s proven she can run an offense, shoot from deep, break down defenses, and elevate the players around her.
She’s a coach’s dream and a franchise-ready player.
The Mystics got a steal.
🐾 Final thoughts: From Hokie to Wildcat to
Georgia Amoore’s story is a testament to hard work, patience, and passion. She helped build Virginia Tech into a powerhouse. She gave Kentucky a season to remember. And now, she’s headed for the biggest stage of all.
Wherever she lands, they’re getting more than a point guard.
They’re getting a leader.
They’re getting a bucket.
They’re getting Georgia Amoore.