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Georgia Amoore is officially following Kenny Brooks from Virginia Tech to Kentucky

story April 8, 2024
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Kenny Brooks made a splash as Kentucky women's basketball coach for the first time.

On Monday, the program officially announced that former Virginia Tech point guard Georgia Amoore is transferring to Kentucky to follow her former coach to Lexington.

“I am excited to add Georgia to our Kentucky squad,” Brooks said in a statement Monday. “Their work ethic and accomplishments add credibility as we look to make Kentucky a contender. Our shared experiences will help provide a smoother transition.” I can't wait for BBN to experience their passion for the game!”

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The Australian native will be a great asset to Brooks as he builds his program in Lexington, as she is not only familiar with his system, but is also one of the best point guards in the country. She was named one of five finalists this season for the Nancy Lieberman Award, given to the best female point guard in the country, while also earning her second All-ACC First Team honor.

During her four-year career with the Hokies, Amoore became Virginia Tech's all-time leader in assists (656), second in 3-pointers made (330) and third in scoring (1,853). Amoore — a projected first-round pick in the WNBA draft — will use her COVID-19-extended year of eligibility to play for the Wildcats and Brooks.

Here's what you need to know about Amoore and why she transferred to Kentucky:

Why did Georgia Amoore transfer to Kentucky?

When Brooks left Virginia Tech to take the job at Kentucky, speculation mounted that Amoore would follow her former coach from Blacksburg, Virginia, to Lexington. Those assumptions only grew stronger when she entered the portal — two days after Brooks was hired at Kentucky and Brooks' successor at VA Tech, Megan Duffy of Marquette, had no chance of retaining her — and next to her was a “Do not contact.” “ message said name.

Amoore, who had a career season under Brooks with the Hokies last year that included All-ACC First Team honors, has a very close relationship with Brooks – another reason she would transfer to Kentucky if she didn't go to the WNBA would be included in the draft, which it did not.

“I came here trusting Coach Brooks 110%, even though I didn’t trust myself. It paid off immensely. I couldn't be more grateful for our time together. I took a chance (at Virginia Tech) and “I'm very, very grateful for it because I have it for life now,” Amoore said after the Hokies' second-round loss to Baylor in the NCAA Tournament.

“This is my second father, seriously. …I'm afraid that we're the same person. I'm a 23 year old woman and I think I act a little too much like him. … This is my American.” Dad. We went through some great times that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Now at Kentucky, Amoore will try to help Brooks rebuild the Wildcats program after it went 12-20 last season. But first she will try to make the Australian Olympic team for this summer's Paris Olympics, having already been one of 26 players invited to Australia's Olympic training camp on March 27.

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Georgia Amoore stats

Amoore is finishing her career year in her senior year at Virginia Tech this year. The 5-foot-7 guard shot a career-best 41.2% from the floor and averaged career-highs of 18.8 and 6.8 points and assists per game, respectively.

Here is a year-by-year breakdown of Amoore's stats during her four years at Virginia Tech:

  • Career: 1,853 total points, 656 total assists, 330 total rebounds, 14.7 points per game, 5.2 assists per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 39.6% shooting from the field and 36.1% shooting from beyond the arc
  • 2023-24: 602 total points, 218 total assists, 84 total rebounds, 18.8 points per game, 6.8 assists per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 41.2% shooting from the field and 33.5% shooting from beyond the arc
  • 2022-23: 588 total points, 178 total assists, 107 total rebounds, 16.3 points per game, 4.9 assists per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, 37.9% shooting from the field and 34.5% shooting from beyond the arc
  • 2021-22: 368 total points, 145 total assists, 79 total rebounds, 11.2 points per game, 4.4 assists per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, 40.3% shooting from the field and 40% shooting from beyond the arc
  • 2020-21: 295 total points, 115 total assists, 60 total rebounds, 11.8 points per game, 4.6 assists per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, 38.9% shooting from the field and 39.6% shooting from beyond the arc

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