Stats Don’t Measure the Value Georgia Amoore Adds to UK

Georgia Amoore is the “caretaker” for her team who cares more about winning than individual statistics. (Vicky Graff Photo)

Coach Kenny Brooks knew All-American point guard Georgia Amoore had not shot the ball well early but he also was not overly concerned.

“I think for her trying to get everybody else comfortable is what she does,” Brooks said. “Every year she starts slower than what she finishes. She is the consummate point guard.

“We created a scoring point guard (with her) out of necessity (at Virginia Tech). She would love to make a great pass instead of hitting a shot. She has morphed into a scoring point guard but she is like the caretaker. She is the one making sure everyone is getting opportunities.”

Brooks said his star player sometimes forgets about scoring and passes up open shots to get the ball to others.

“She has not shot well but her defense has been terrific. Her leadership is better than ever. She is more vocal than she has ever been,” Brooks said. “She is a kid that is not judged by what the stat sheet says. I want her to shoot more but she is just a caretaker.”

He said that before UK beat Louisville in overtime to end a seven-game losing streak against the Cardinals. Amoore played all 45 minutes and had 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting, nine assists, two steals and one blocked shot. She had eight turnovers but Brooks was not worried about that.

The coach said a few turnovers were on him for plays he called, a few possibly on fatigue and a few because she was being guarded by defensive whiz Kalyn Williams.

“Playing 45 minutes with this intensity, this type of game, it’s remarkable what she did,” Brooks said after the Louisville win.