All articles tagged with #georgia amoore
Former Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore is transferring to Kentucky to reunite with coach Kenny Brooks, after helping lead the Hokies to success in the ACC and national tournaments. Amoore, a standout point guard, leaves Virginia Tech as the program's all-time assists leader and will join Brooks at Kentucky, where he recently became the new head coach.
Georgia Amoore, a standout point guard from Virginia Tech, has committed to play for the Kentucky Wildcats under coach Kenny Brooks. With an impressive track record at Virginia Tech, including leading the team to its first Final Four appearance, Amoore brings a wealth of experience and accolades to the Wildcats. Her decision to follow Brooks to Kentucky marks a significant recruiting win for the program as they aim to elevate their women's basketball team to new heights.
Virginia Tech star point guard Georgia Amoore has entered the transfer portal following the departure of coach Kenny Brooks. The senior, who was a projected first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, leaves as the program's all-time assists leader and a key player in the team's recent success, including a Final Four appearance in 2023. Amoore's decision to transfer makes her a highly sought-after player in the transfer portal.
Georgia Amoore, a junior guard from Ballarat, Australia, is leading the Virginia Tech Hokies to their first Final Four appearance in program history. Amoore has become a breakout star in the NCAA tournament, dominating the 3-point line and dancing across the court with a buoyancy and rhythm distinctly her own. She was the first Virginia Tech women’s basketball player to record a triple-double, and she set the program record for assists this year. Amoore and her teammate Elizabeth Kitley are the two primary offensive weapons for the Hokies.
No. 1-seeded Virginia Tech defeated No. 3 seed Ohio State 84-74 in the Elite Eight, advancing them to the Final Four for the first time in program history. All-ACC guard Georgia Amoore went down hard on an impact with Ohio State's Eboni Walker but returned to the game and finished with 24 points. All-American Elizabeth Kitley led Virginia Tech in scoring with 25 points and 12 rebounds. The Hokies now have a 31-4 record and will face No. 3 LSU for a spot in the national championship game.
No. 1 seed Virginia Tech defeated No. 4 Tennessee 73-64 to reach the Elite Eight for the first time in program history. Guard Georgia Amoore dropped a career-high 29 points to lead the Hokies, who led the entire way and held on late to secure the win. With UConn's loss earlier in the day, this season will mark just the third time in the tournament's history that neither Tennessee nor UConn will be in the Final Four. Virginia Tech will face No. 3 Ohio State in the Elite Eight on Monday.