LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky women’s basketball program announced the signing of transfer guard Jemma Amoore to its incoming class on June 10, with head coach Kenny Brooks emphasizing family connections in adding the 5-foot-4 Australian.
Amoore will join the Wildcats as a junior for the 2026-27 season, becoming the fourth transfer portal addition of the offseason for Brooks’ program. The younger sister of former UK point guard Georgia Amoore, who starred for the Wildcats last season and was drafted sixth overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA draft, Jemma brings a blend of international experience and familiarity with the Kentucky system.
“She is no stranger to BBN and her familiarity to our staff and basketball system will add valuable experience to our talented backcourt,” Brooks said in the announcement.
Both sisters hail from Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Jemma, who played her senior season at Indiana University-Indianapolis, previously played freshman year at Sacramento State. Over her two college seasons, she has appeared in 48 games, including two starts, collecting 57 points, 33 rebounds, 17 steals and 12 assists. Against Division III Anderson in November, Amoore recorded a career-high 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting with three rebounds and three assists in just 17 minutes.
Before her collegiate career in the United States, Amoore represented Victoria State at multiple age levels in Australian Junior Championships from 2021-23, serving as team captain in 2022 and 2023. She was named to the IU-Indianapolis Academic Advisor’s List during the 2025-26 season.
The signing comes as Brooks continues building momentum following an impressive inaugural season. Georgia Amoore’s one year at Kentucky helped lead the Wildcats to a 23-8 record, an SEC Tournament No. 4 seed and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Brooks was named The Sporting News’ National Coach of the Year for his historic turnaround of the program.
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