The Kentucky Wildcats’ women’s basketball team isn’t just winning on the court—they’re dominating the awards circuit, too. Standout performers Georgia Amoore and Clara Strack have both been racking up national recognition, proving that the Wildcats are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Georgia Amoore: A Playmaker at the Pinnacle
Georgia Amoore has been nothing short of spectacular, running the Wildcats’ offense with precision and flair. Before a bit of foul trouble against Ole Miss limited her minutes, Amoore led the nation in assists. She’s now just 0.1 assists per game behind the leader, but her impact remains undeniable.
Her dominance has earned her a spot on the John R. Wooden Award Late Midseason Top 20 Watch List, announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Tuesday. The prestigious list features the top 20 candidates vying for the Wooden Award® Most Outstanding Player and the Wooden Award® All-American Team, selected by a panel of national basketball experts.
Amoore’s resume this season is staggering. She’s averaging 22.2 points and 7.6 assists per game in SEC play, proving she thrives in the toughest competition. She’s scored in double figures in all but one game this year and has hit the 20-point mark in 11 contests.
Her accolades keep piling up:
- 2x Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week (Jan. 7, Feb. 3, 2025)
- 2x SEC Player of the Week (Jan. 7, Feb. 3, 2025)
- Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Player of the Week (Feb. 3, 2025)
- 2024-25 Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Top 10 Finalist
- 2024-25 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Midseason Watch List
- 2024-25 Women’s College All-Star Game Watch List
- 2024-25 John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List (Jan. 7, 2025)
- 2024-25 Wade Trophy Watch List (Nov. 12, 2024)
- 2024-25 John R. Wooden Award Top 50 Watch List (Nov. 7, 2024)
- 2024-25 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year Watch List (Oct. 28, 2024)
- 2024-25 Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Watch List (Oct. 28, 2024)
- 2024-25 All-SEC Preseason First Team (media & coaches)
- 2024-25 AP Preseason All-America Receiving Votes (7th overall in vote rankings)
Clara Strack: Dominating the Paint
While Amoore commands the backcourt, Clara Strack has been a force inside. The 6-foot-5 center has been named a finalist for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award, recognizing the nation’s top post player.
Strack is putting up 15.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 0.8 steals per game while shooting 47.6% from the field this season. Her versatility is evident—she’s knocked down 11 three-pointers while controlling the paint with her shot-blocking and rebounding.
In SEC play, she hasn’t missed a beat. Despite playing in a new conference, she’s still averaging 14.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 0.9 steals per game, while hitting 44.2% from the field and stretching defenses with seven made three-pointers.
Fan Support Matters
Kentucky fans can help push Amoore and Strack closer to postseason awards by participating in fan voting, presented by Dell Technologies at hoophallawards.com. The fan vote counts as one official committee vote during the finalist selection process—so every vote makes a difference!
With two of the nation’s best players leading the way, the Wildcats continue to turn heads. Whether it’s dishing dimes, scoring in bunches, or dominating inside, Kentucky women’s basketball is making its mark.