Georgia Amoore is an Australian basketball player currently playing as a guard for the Kentucky Wildcats in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Born on April 3, 2001, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, she began her collegiate career at Virginia Tech before transferring to Kentucky in April 2024.
Collegiate Career:
- Virginia Tech (2020–2024): Amoore started all 36 games in her senior year, averaging 16.3 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game. She set a program record with 118 three-pointers made, ranking second nationally behind Caitlin Clark’s 140. She earned First Team All-ACC honors, was named ACC Tournament MVP, and was the Most Outstanding Player of the Seattle 3 Regional.
- Kentucky Wildcats (2024–Present): In her first season with Kentucky, Amoore has continued to excel. In a recent NCAA Tournament game against Liberty, she tied the program’s tournament record by scoring 34 points, leading Kentucky to a 79-78 victory.
International Career:
Amoore has represented Australia on the international stage, winning a gold medal with the under-16 team at the 2017 FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship. She also contributed to the team’s bronze medal win at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Belarus and helped Australia secure the gold at the 2019 FIBA 3×3 Under-18 Asia Cup in Malaysia.
Personal Background:
Before fully committing to basketball at age 17, Amoore played several sports, including Australian rules football. She attended Loreto College in Ballarat, Victoria, where she honed her basketball skills. In 2019, she played for the Ballarat Rush in the NBL1, averaging 11.2 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game.
Social Media Presence:
Amoore maintains an active presence on Instagram, where she shares insights into her basketball journey and personal life with her followers.
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