When Georgia Amoore decided to follow coach Kenny Brooks to Kentucky for her final collegiate season, questions loomed about how she would adapt to the Southeastern Conference’s physical style of play. Amoore quickly put those doubts to rest, delivering a historic season that culminated in her being named the SEC Newcomer of the Year and earning first-team All-SEC honors.
Defying the Doubters
Many skeptics wondered whether the 5-foot-6 point guard could handle the level of competition in the SEC. But Amoore didn’t just handle it—she dominated. Coach Kenny Brooks praised her courage and leadership, saying, “She took a wild leap of faith following me here. I am proud of the person and leader she has become and what she has done for the program and the future here.”
Amoore’s season has been nothing short of spectacular. She is averaging 18.8 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 42.4% from the field. Her assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.16 is the best of her career, and she has consistently been one of the top playmakers in the country.
Record-Breaking Performances
Amoore’s excellence has been on full display throughout the season. She has scored in double figures in 27 of 28 games and recorded 20 or more points in 12 contests, including an impressive streak of six consecutive 20-point games.
One of her most remarkable performances came against No. 10 Oklahoma, where she scored a career-high 43 points, tying the Kentucky school record. That feat made her the only SEC player since at least 2002-03 to record at least 43 points and eight assists in a single game. She is also just the fifth player in Division I women’s basketball this season to score 43 or more points in a game.
Her playmaking ability has been just as impressive. Amoore is currently third in the nation in assists per game (6.9), making her the first Kentucky player in 15 seasons to finish in the top 10 nationally in that category. She is on the verge of breaking the school’s single-season assist record, needing only 18 more to surpass the current mark of 209.
Joining Elite Company
Amoore’s career achievements put her in rare company. She is the only active Division I player—male or female—with at least 2,000 career points (2,379) and 800 assists (848). She is also just the third player in Division I women’s basketball history to reach 2,300 career points and 800 assists, joining the likes of Caitlin Clark (Iowa) and Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon).
Beyond her scoring and passing, Amoore has been a lethal shooter from beyond the arc. She has hit at least seven three-pointers in three different games this season, becoming the first player in program history to achieve that feat multiple times in a single season. She is just 19 three-pointers away from breaking the school’s all-time single-season record of 84.
A Legacy in the Making
Coach Brooks has been unwavering in his praise for Amoore, calling her the best point guard in the country. “She can pick a defense apart, and she did a really good job. She’s in constant communication with me, talking about different coverages and how to break them down,” Brooks said. “She came over from the ACC and into the SEC for her final year, and I think it’s been a blessing for her because the defenses she’s faced this year will prepare her for the future.”
As the postseason looms, Amoore remains a finalist for multiple national awards, including the prestigious Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Award. With her leadership and elite playmaking, she has already solidified her place as one of the greatest guards in college basketball history.
