Georgia Amoore is an Australian basketball player who has made significant contributions to collegiate women’s basketball in the United States. Born on April 3, 2001, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, she stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and plays as a point guard.
Early Career and Education
Amoore began her collegiate career at Virginia Tech, where she played for four seasons from 2020 to 2024. During her time with the Virginia Tech Hokies, she achieved several accolades, including:
- 2023-2024 Season: Averaged 18.8 points and 6.8 assists per game, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in assists.
- 2023 ACC Tournament: Named Most Valuable Player (MVP) after leading Virginia Tech to its first ACC tournament title.
- 2023 NCAA Tournament: Earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the Seattle 3 Regional, contributing significantly to the Hokies’ Elite Eight appearance.
In April 2024, following her successful tenure at Virginia Tech, Amoore transferred to the University of Kentucky to continue her collegiate basketball career with the Kentucky Wildcats.
2024-2025 Season at Kentucky
In her senior year with Kentucky during the 2024-2025 season, Amoore continued to excel:
- NCAA Tournament Performance: In the opening round, she scored 34 points, tying a school record, and led Kentucky to a narrow 79-78 victory over Liberty.
- Round of 32: Kentucky faced Kansas State in a thrilling overtime game, where they narrowly lost.
Accolades and Recognition
Throughout her collegiate career, Amoore received numerous honors, including:
- AP All-American Selections: Named to the second team in 2025 and the third team in 2024.
- All-Conference Honors: Earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2023 and 2024, and first-team All-SEC in 2025.
National Team Contributions
Beyond collegiate play, Amoore has represented Australia on the international stage:
- 2017 FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship: Helped Australia secure the gold medal.
- 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women’s Basketball World Cup: Contributed to Australia’s bronze medal finish.
- 2019 FIBA 3×3 Under-18 Asia Cup: Assisted in winning the gold medal.
Professional Prospects
As of March 2025, Amoore is considered a prospect for the 2025 WNBA Draft. Scouts have noted her playmaking abilities and scoring prowess, though observations suggest she may need to adapt to the higher physicality of the professional game.
Personal Life
Amoore attended Kelsey Plum’s Dawg Class in 2023 and 2024, a program designed to help top women’s college athletes transition to professional basketball.
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