Mystics Draft Georgia Amoore Australia’s Rising Star Joins WNBA Elite

In a source of pride for Australian basketball, Ballarat, Victoria-born point guard Georgia Amoore, aged 24, was selected by the Washington Mystics as the sixth overall selection in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Amoore, known for her court wisdom and competitive passion, is the highest-selected Australian in the WNBA Draft since Liz Cambage was selected second overall by the Tulsa Shock in 2011.

The Mystics’ pick of Amoore follows a dramatic retooling of the front office of the franchise, with a new general manager and head coach having been added early this year. Washington had three of the first six draft picks and went big with their selection of Sonia Citron at No. 3, Kiki Iriafen at No. 4, and then Amoore at No. 6, showing that they were on a mission to build through attacking and highly skilled pieces.

From Ballarat to the Big Stage

Georgia Amoore’s journey to the WNBA has been anything if not remarkable. Growing up in her formative years in Ballarat, a country Victorian city, she was an Australian rules footballer and participated in other sports before committing herself to basketball aged 17. That decision has paid off in the best way possible. While all these stars tower as gigantic figures above their rivals, Amoore is just 168 cm (5 feet 6 inches) in height – small for a professional hoop player. But when it comes to the court, she has long proven that size does not matter. Her fast thinking, sharp court vision, and pressure shooting ability have helped her succeed in a way that defies her being matched up against taller, and typically stronger, opponents.

“As long as folks told me that I was short, I just figured out ways to get around it,” Amoore claimed. “It doesn’t surprise me to this day. I know that I have to do things differently and think just a little smarter, but from my competitive perspective, I have that dog in me.”

A Stellar College Career

Amoore began her college playing career at Virginia Tech and then moved to the University of Kentucky for her fifth year. She played in 155 of a potential 157 games over her five NCAA seasons and became a dependable, consistent member of the team. In her last year at Kentucky, Amoore scored 19.6 points and dished out 6.9 assists per game, directing her team with poise, speed, and fire. High-level basketball intelligence, leadership potential, and a hard 2025 draft class make her the best.

A Fashion Statement with NBA Flair

Off the court, Amoore was causing a buzz at the WNBA Draft ceremony, where she walked the signature orange carpet in a stylish outfit designed by none other than NBA legend Russell Westbrook. The nine-time All-Star and fashion icon teamed up with Amoore through his apparel business, Honor The Gift, to get her dressed for the night. The Australian noted Westbrook as “fantastic to work with,” recalling how their first-ever creative meeting was conducted via Zoom in November 2024. “It was a dream come true that someone like him would be a part of this special moment in my life,” she noted.

A Strong Year for International Talent

The 2025 WNBA Draft was international in flavor. As UConn’s Paige Bueckers was the highly anticipated No. 1 overall draft pick, to the Dallas Wings, and French center Dominique Malonga, who Seattle Storm drafted at No. 2, Amoore’s No. 6 pick added yet another layer of depth to the tale of this year’s international flavor of this draft. Malonga, who was only 19, was a key member of the French national team that won an international silver medal, and her draft selection was the highest to have happened to a player born in France since 1997. The newly formed Golden State Valkyries, in their WNBA Draft debut, generated some of their own hype with the selection of Lithuania’s Juste Jocyte, once again showing the growing popularity of the league around the globe.

The Australian Legacy in the WNBA

Australia has been blessed with rich history in the WNBA. From Lauren Jackson, arguably the best in WNBA history, to Liz Cambage’s dominant era, and now Georgia Amoore, the country continues to feature world-class basketball.

Amoore is part of a growing number of Australians now making her own contribution to the league and will sure to be remembered as a role model for Australian girls who want to replicate similar levels. Her selection into the draft is also a sign that there is a shift in the mindset of WNBA teams in assessing talent, leadership, and basketball IQ over mere physical build alone something to bring hope to all undersized but high-output players everywhere. The Washington Mystics are in the process of rebuilding and they clearly believe Amoore can be one of the cornerstones to their future. With her keen instincts, floor sense, and desire to prove critics wrong, she has all the makings of being a staple on their roster for many years to come.

“I’m just glad to report for work,” Amoore stated following being drafted. “To be on the WNBA and rocking a Mystics jersey is something to be proud of. I want Australia to be proud of me, and I want to leave everything I’ve got on the floor.”

By the time the 2025 WNBA season comes around, everyone will be tuned in to the explosive Ballarat guard. And by her stats, Georgia Amoore will soar no matter the odds and she stands.