Former Kentucky Standout Georgia Amoore Suffers ACL Injury During Mystics Practice
Just weeks after being selected sixth overall in the WNBA Draft, former Kentucky Wildcats standout Georgia Amoore has encountered an unfortunate setback. The rookie guard sustained a right ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury during a Washington Mystics practice session earlier this week.
The 23-year-old Australian went down during Tuesday’s training, which marked only the team’s second official practice of the season following Media Day. The Mystics confirmed the injury via a press release but did not provide specifics on whether the ACL was fully or partially torn.
According to the team, Amoore will be consulting with medical staff to determine the best course of treatment and rehabilitation. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
This injury puts her status for the upcoming season in question, a blow to both the organization and fans who were eager to see her professional debut. However, with no clear diagnosis yet, there’s still a glimmer of optimism that she may return sooner rather than later. If the injury proves to be severe, Amoore would have time to recover ahead of the next season’s training camp.
Amoore recently wrapped up a stellar college career at Kentucky, where she averaged 19.6 points and 6.9 assists per game. She was instrumental in leading the Wildcats to their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2021 and earned consensus All-American honors. Her impressive play earned her the distinction of being Kentucky’s first WNBA first-round selection since Rhyne Howard in 2022.
More details are anticipated as the team continues to assess her condition.
