Georgia Amoore is the Future in Washington

At Kentucky, Amoore became a natural leader for a team looking to shake things up in the SEC. She tied the program record for most points in a game (43) against Oklahoma and posted career highs in points per game (19.6), field goal percentage (42.3%), and assists per game (6.9) en route to being named the SEC’s Newcomer of the Year.

In a thrilling first-round matchup against Liberty, Amoore dropped 34 points (12/24 FG, 6/10 3PM), eight assists, two steals and two blocks.

Amoore’s legacy at both Virginia Tech and Kentucky is undeniable. She joined Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark as the only D-I women’s basketball players to record at least 2,300 points and 800 assists. Joining such elite company and proven talent in the WNBA could only be a sign of things to come for Amoore at the next level.

The Perfect Point Guard for Washington

Georgia Amoore‘s selection by the Washington Mystics makes perfect sense as the second-best point guard in this year’s draft class.

While the pick of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are signs of Washington’s intention to maintain a versatile defense, the selection of Georgia Amoore signals their intention to enhance their offensive attack as well. As the lead guard in DC, Amoore will mesh well with newly drafted rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, as well as young cornerstone players Aaliyah Edwards and Shakira Austin. All these players will inevitably share the floor together and the offensive possibilities are endless.

With Amoore as the lead guard, the Mystics can potentially become one of the best pick-and-roll offenses in the WNBA. Amoore shined as a pick-and-roll ballhandler at Virginia Tech and Kentucky alongside Liz Kitley and Clara Strack.

Moving to Washington, her ability to read defenses in P&R sets and get the ball to Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin will be highlighted even more. Between Iriafen’s reputation as the best post player in this year’s draft class and Austin’s continued growth as an offensive player, Amoore’s post options in P&R sets in Washington will far exceed what she had in college. Amoore will be flanked on the wings by Citron and Edwards, two impactful midrange shooters who can also knock down shots from deep.

In addition to the pick-and-roll possibilities, Georgia Amoore’s presence in Washington will significantly enhance their transition offense. Last season, the Mystics showed glimpses of a team wanting to improve their pace of play. With their versatility on defense, Washington can expect to see more opportunities to score quickly in transition, and with Amoore leading the break, we can expect to see those fastbreak opportunities more successful than not.

The Future is Now in DC

The Washington Mystics wanted to nail the 2025 WNBA Draft and start the post-Elena Delle Donne era with a bang.

The Mystics didn’t just nail the draft— they hit a home run. Pairing any point guard with Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen would have been a great night. Pairing Georgia Amoore with Citron and Iriafen is the perfect cherry on top of a well-executed rebuild. The youth movement is in full swing in the nation’s capital.

While only time will tell how long it will take for the Mystics to get back to their championship-contending status, with Georgia Amoore running the point, one can only assume that Washington’s rise back to the top of the WNBA will come sooner rather than later.