Kentucky Wildcats Georgia Amoore adds ESPN Transfer of the Year Award to Growing Trophy Case
Georgia Amoore has cemented herself as one of the top players in college basketball, earning ESPN’s prestigious Transfer of the Year award. The announcement, made Thursday, recognizes her exceptional contributions to the Kentucky Wildcats after transferring from Virginia Tech. As an All-American point guard, Amoore has seamlessly transitioned into the Southeastern Conference (SEC), leading a restructured Kentucky team to an impressive 22-7 overall record and an 11-5 mark in SEC play. Her leadership has been instrumental in securing a No. 4 seed in the SEC Tournament, solidifying her status as one of the most influential transfers in the nation.
Record-Breaking Season for Amoore
Amoore’s 2024-25 season has been nothing short of historic. She is averaging career highs in five key statistical categories, including 19.1 points per game, a 42.5% field goal percentage, 6.9 assists per game, a 2.2 assist-turnover ratio, and 1.0 steals per game. Additionally, she has been lethal from beyond the arc, averaging 2.4 three-pointers per contest. If her current pace continues, she is on track to finish with the second-highest single-season assist average in program history, just shy of a record that has stood for over four decades. With 199 assists already, she needs only 11 more to set a new school record for single-season assists.
Her offensive firepower has been consistent, scoring in double digits in 28 of 29 games this season. She has surpassed the 20-point mark in 13 games and hit at least three three-pointers in 13 contests. Furthermore, she has recorded at least seven assists in 19 games, highlighting her ability to create opportunities for her teammates while maintaining an elite scoring presence.
Dominating the SEC
Amoore’s performance has only intensified in conference play. Through 16 SEC games, she has elevated her numbers to 20.4 points per game, 6.6 assists per game, and 2.4 three-pointers per contest. Her impact has been historic, becoming the only SEC player since 2002-03 to record at least 326 points and 106 assists in league play. She has contributed to nearly 50% of Kentucky’s points in SEC action, either through scoring or assists, emphasizing her pivotal role in the Wildcats’ success.
Amoore also etched her name into Kentucky’s record books by setting a new school record for most games with at least seven three-pointers in a single season, achieving the feat three times. With one more three-pointer, she will surpass the 400 mark for her career, and she is just 16 threes away from breaking Kentucky’s single-season record.
A Legacy Among the Greats
Amoore’s career numbers place her in elite company. She is currently the only active Division I player—men’s or women’s—to surpass both 2,000 career points (2,408) and 800 assists (855). Furthermore, she joins an exclusive list of just three players in Division I women’s basketball history to achieve at least 2,300 career points and 800 assists, alongside legends Caitlin Clark (Iowa) and Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon).
Beyond the ESPN Transfer of the Year honor, Amoore has been recognized as a semifinalist for the prestigious Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy, awarded to the nation’s most outstanding player. She has also been named to the John R. Wooden Award National Ballot and the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Top Five Finalist list. Her accolades continue to mount, affirming her status as one of the top players in the country.
The Future is Bright
With Kentucky poised for a deep postseason run, Amoore’s leadership and playmaking abilities will be crucial. As she continues to break records and set new milestones, her impact on the program will be remembered for years to come. Winning ESPN’s Transfer of the Year award is a testament to her dedication, resilience, and sheer talent. As the Wildcats prepare for the NCAA Tournament, all eyes will be on Amoore, a player who has redefined excellence in her final collegiate season.
