Georgia Amoore Wins ESPN Transfer of the Year Award for Impactful Season at Kentucky
Georgia Amoore has firmly established herself as one of the top players in college basketball, earning ESPN’s Transfer of the Year award for her outstanding contributions to the Kentucky Wildcats. After transferring from Virginia Tech, the All-American point guard has played a crucial role in revitalizing Kentucky’s program. Under her leadership, the Wildcats have achieved an impressive 22-7 overall record and 11-5 in SEC play, securing the No. 4 seed in the SEC Tournament. Her ability to guide the team both on and off the court has made her one of the most influential transfers in the nation.
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A Record-Breaking Season
Amoore’s 2024-25 campaign has been historic, as she is setting new personal bests in multiple statistical categories. She is averaging:
19.1 points per game
42.5% field goal percentage
6.9 assists per game
2.2 assist-turnover ratio
1.0 steals per game
Additionally, her shooting from beyond the arc has been lethal, with an average of 2.4 three-pointers per game. She is on pace to record the second-highest single-season assist average in Kentucky history, a record that has stood for over 40 years.
Amoore’s consistency has been remarkable, as she has scored in double digits in 28 of 29 games this season. She has surpassed 20 points in 13 games and has made at least three three-pointers in 13 contests. She has also registered seven or more assists in 19 games, showcasing her ability to create scoring opportunities for her teammates while maintaining her own offensive firepower.
With 199 total assists, she is just 11 away from breaking Kentucky’s single-season assist record—a milestone that highlights her playmaking excellence.
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Dominating SEC Play
Amoore’s impact has been even more pronounced in SEC competition. In 16 conference games, she has increased her averages to:
20.4 points per game
6.6 assists per game
2.4 three-pointers per game
Her influence is evident in the numbers, as she has contributed to nearly 50% of Kentucky’s total points in SEC play, either by scoring or assisting. She became the first SEC player since 2002-03 to record at least 326 points and 106 assists in conference games, further cementing her place in Kentucky’s history.
One of her standout achievements includes setting a new Kentucky record for most games with at least seven three-pointers in a season, having done so three times. She is just one three-pointer away from reaching 400 career threes and 16 away from breaking Kentucky’s single-season record.
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A Legacy Among College Basketball’s Greats
Amoore’s career numbers place her in an elite category. She is the only active Division I player—male or female—to have surpassed 2,000 career points (2,408) and 800 assists (855). Furthermore, she is one of only three players in Division I women’s basketball history to achieve at least 2,300 career points and 800 assists, joining Caitlin Clark (Iowa) and Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon).
Beyond winning ESPN’s Transfer of the Year award, Amoore has been recognized as a semifinalist for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy, awarded to the nation’s most outstanding player. She has also earned a spot on the John R. Wooden Award National Ballot and is a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year award. These accolades further highlight her dominance in college basketball.
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A Bright Future Ahead
As Kentucky prepares for the NCAA Tournament, Amoore’s leadership and dynamic playmaking will be essential for a deep postseason run. Her ability to break records and set new milestones continues to define her collegiate career. Winning ESPN’s Transfer of the Year award is a testament to her talent, resilience, and dedication.
With the Wildcats primed for success, all eyes will be on Georgia Amoore, a player who has redefined excellence in her final season of college basketball.