LOYALTY OVER MONEY: Georgia Amoore Turns Down $20 Million From Oklahoma to Finish Her Career in Kentucky – “I’m Not After Money,” Says the 5-Star Star Guard
In a college sports landscape increasingly defined by NIL deals and financial opportunity, Georgia Amoore just delivered a powerful message that is echoing far beyond the hardwood: “I’m not after money.”
The 5-star Australian-born shooting guard and heart of the Kentucky Wildcats Women’s Basketball team has turned down a staggering $20 million NIL offer from the University of Oklahoma to finish her collegiate career where her heart truly lies—in Lexington, under Coach Kenny Brooks.
“I didn’t come to Kentucky to chase a paycheck,” Amoore said with fierce conviction. “I came here to grow, to win, to represent something bigger than myself. Coach Brooks believed in me when he didn’t have to. This program believed in me—and I believe right back.”
This stunning decision comes as a shock to many in the NIL-driven era, where high-profile athletes are being lured with eye-popping figures. But for Georgia Amoore, this moment was never about the money. It was about loyalty, integrity, and finishing what she started with a team and a coach she considers family.
Coach Kenny Brooks, who recruited Amoore with a clear vision for her role and development, was visibly moved by her commitment. “Georgia is the embodiment of what we’re building here at Kentucky,” Brooks said. “Her decision shows the world that character still matters. She’s not just a gifted athlete—she’s a leader, a warrior, and someone who understands the power of standing for something.”
Since transferring from Virginia Tech with Brooks, Amoore has quickly become a cornerstone of the Wildcats’ rising program. Her lethal shooting, high basketball IQ, and unshakable poise in clutch moments have already turned her into a fan favorite across Big Blue Nation.
But it’s her off-the-court decisions that now have the sports world talking. Turning down $20 million—enough to change anyone’s life—sends a thunderous message that not everything in sports has a price tag. That loyalty, trust, and shared goals still hold value, even in an era of multimillion-dollar endorsements.
Wildcats fans took to social media in waves, flooding Amoore with praise and gratitude. “This is our Kobe,” one fan wrote. “She stayed with us when the lights got bright. Forever Kentucky.” Another added, “$20 million couldn’t buy what Georgia gave us—heart.”
Insiders say Amoore’s decision is energizing the Kentucky locker room in ways no contract ever could. The culture Brooks is establishing—built on family, sacrifice, and resilience—just gained its loudest and most powerful endorsement yet.
As Kentucky prepares to make a run at SEC glory and NCAA tournament dominance, they’ll do so with a leader who chose passion over paychecks, purpose over prestige.
Georgia Amoore isn’t just playing for Kentucky—she’s redefining what it means to wear the jersey. And in doing so, she just made Big Blue Nation prouder than ever.
