The Washington Mystics’ plans for a fresh start with a highly touted rookie class have taken a significant hit.
Georgia Amoore, selected sixth overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, sustained a serious knee injury just weeks before the season opener, casting doubt over her rookie campaign.
Amoore injured in practice
Amoore, who played her final college season at Kentucky after four standout years at Virginia Tech, was expected to compete for the starting point guard role in a rebuilding Mystics squad.
She impressed during her collegiate career with her leadership, vision, and shot-making ability, particularly during Virginia Tech’s historic Final Four run in 2023.
In a press release issued Wednesday, the Mystics confirmed the nature of the injury: “The Washington Mystics announced that guard Georgia Amoore suffered a right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Tuesday’s practice. Amoore and the team will examine treatment and rehabilitation options and provide an update as appropriate.”
While the team did not specify a torn ACL, the designation alone suggests the potential for a long-term absence.
If it is confirmed as a tear, standard recovery timelines of 6-9 months would likely rule her out for the entire 2025 season.
The timing is especially tough for the Australian-born guard, who had been gaining momentum following an impressive NCAA Tournament showing with Kentucky.
During the 2024-25 college season, she averaged 19.6 points and 6.9 assists per game, helping the Wildcats reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
On draft night, Amoore spoke about her journey and mindset: “For as long as people have called me too short, I’ve been working on how to counteract that,” she said.
“It’s not a shock to me. I know that I have to work in different ways, use my brain a little bit more. With my competitive background, I think I have a little bit of dog in me that’s going to keep me fighting.”
That determination will now be channeled into her rehabilitation, as she begins her professional journey with an unexpected hurdle.
Her absence will be felt immediately by a Mystics team that had envisioned her as a key contributor alongside fellow rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, drafted third and fourth overall.
While Amoore’s injury is a setback, the Mystics still possess a promising young core and will look to adapt as the season begins.
The team opens its campaign on May 16 against the Atlanta Dream.
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