Mystics Rookie Point Guard Season Derailed by Injury
Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the sixth overall pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, suffered a torn ACL in her right knee during Tuesday’s practice, the Washington Mystics announced. The team did not provide a timeline for her return. “Amoore and the team will examine treatment and rehabilitation options and provide an update as appropriate,” the statement read. The injury is a major blow to a Mystics squad that had high expectations for the dynamic young guard. Known for her competitive fire, basketball IQ, and ability to create off the dribble, Amoore was expected to play a significant role in Washington’s backcourt rotation. Her absence leaves a significant hole in a lineup already in transition, as the Mystics look to rebuild after a challenging season.
The five-foot-six guard spent four seasons at Virginia Tech before transferring to Kentucky as a graduate student for her final collegiate year. She was drafted on April 14th, just over a week after the conclusion of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament. In her lone season with the Wildcats, Amoore averaged 19 points and six assists per game while playing nearly 40 minutes a night. She was a standout performer in one of the most competitive conferences in college basketball. Amoore led Kentucky to a 23–8 record and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since the 2021 season, and her poise under pressure in crucial moments made her an attractive draft prospect. The Mystics, who finished 14–26 last season, were counting on her to provide both on-court production and leadership. Despite being a rookie, her ability to step into a significant role and contribute immediately was one of the reasons she was selected at number six.
Washington had three of the top six picks in this year’s draft, the result of an offseason trade that sent veteran guard Ariel Atkins to Chicago. In addition to Amoore, the Mystics selected Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron and USC’s Kiki Iriafen in the first round, forming a promising young core poised to shape the future of the team. The injury to Amoore leaves a critical gap in Washington’s plans for the upcoming season. Washington opens its preseason on Saturday at Indiana. The regular season begins at home on May 16th against Atlanta. While the team’s long-term outlook remains bright, Amoore’s injury represents a painful early setback for a team already grappling with change and the challenges of rebuilding.
