Tuesday, during the ACC Tip-Off – the conference Annual Media Day in Charlotte — the name Georgia Amoore came up often, and for good reason. Amoore, a Virginia Tech guard entering her fourth season, is coming off a year in which she was named ACC Tournament MVP and Seattle 3 Regional MVP. She also broke the Hokies’ program record for career assists last season and set the mark for most 3-pointers made in a single season as Virginia Tech advanced to its first-ever Final Four.
And the actors around the ACC took Amoore skills review. North Carolina’s Deja Kelly recognized Amoore’s talents when they were both on Kelsey Plum’s “Dawg Class” in April. Plum taught the players different footwork techniques and Amoore executed a step-back with relative ease. Kelly turned to her and said, “Listen, you better not bring that out when you’re being played.”
Amoore received votes for a spot on the preseason AP All-American team that was released earlier this week. On November 9 in Charlotte, she will face the team’s only unanimous selection, Caitlin Clark. And later this month, she and Virginia Tech get another chance at LSU.
A handful of players named the 5-foot-6 Australian guard as the best player in the league when polled by For victory on a variety of topics Tuesday at the ACC Tip-Off. And Kelly’s name also came up as players talked about the best scorers, the best arenas, the worst locker rooms, basketball films and pregame meals.
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 13: Deja Kelly #25 of the North Carolina Tar Heels is shown during Live Action with Carolina Basketball at the Dean E. Smith Center on October 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
- Ta’Niya Latson, Florida State: “Georgia Amoore, honestly. She’s really good.
- Cayla King, Virginia Tech: “I have UNC in mind right now, so I’ll say Deja Kelly. I respect her game. She is relentless on the pitch.
- Tonie Morgan, Georgia Tech: “Georgia Amoore. She can score at all three levels, takes a step back quickly, finds her teammates.
- JoJo Lacey, Boston College: “In the ACC, I’d give it to Deja Kelly. »
- Kyra Wood, Syracuse: “Elizabeth Kitley.”
- Marley Washenitz, Pitt: “Georgia Amoore.”
- Liatu King, Pitt: “Elizabeth Kitley. She’s a dominant all-around scorer, she’s tough to guard, and she’s not limited to being a back-to-the-basket post.
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- Latson: “I would say Virginia. Virginia has a pretty good one.
- C. King: “NC State. One, because it’s near us, but two, because it’s really nice. And I think having the fans so close makes it a fun arena to play in and they always sell out.
- Morgan: “Personally, FSU, because I’m from Tallahassee. »
- Lacey: “Louisville. It’s usually crowded and very noisy. It’s a big gym and it feels like you’re center stage and the lights go on and off. It’s a great environment.
- Kaia Harrison, Wake Forest: “NC State, because they have their own women’s basketball arena and that makes the environment a lot better. They have some pretty tough fans.
- Wood: “I love Louisville, I really do. Their seats give a cinema atmosphere.
- Reigan Richardson, Duke: “I probably say Caroline. I just like their atmosphere.
- Washenitz: “Louisville was so much fun. »
November 14, 2021; Syracuse, New York, United States; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Olivia Miles (5) shoots the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
- Latson: “UNC. It’s like playing in space. I just don’t like it.
- C. King: “Syracuse. Personally, being a 3-point shooter playing in a football stadium, depth perception throws me off from time to time. And traveling there in January isn’t the most fun.
- Morgan: “Wake Forest. »
- Lacey: “Duke. It’s small and reminds me of my high school gym where the bleachers are right behind you.
- Harrison: “Louisville. They have a lot of fans and there is a lot of noise.
- Wood: “Honestly, FSU. »
- Washenitz: “Syracuse.”
- L. King: “Syracuse, just because it’s oddly positioned in a football dome. »
January 22, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, United States; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton looks to his bench in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashor-USA TODAY Sports
- Latson: “Virginia. I just liked their facilities. Pretty nice, pretty cool.
- C. King: “I think Virginia might have the most space. »
- Morgan: “The Miami ones were OK. UNC was OK. They were all pretty good.
- Lacey: “Probably Clemson.”
- Harrison: Miami.
- Wood: “Duke wasn’t too bad.”
- Washenitz: “Louisville had a good one. »
Wolfpack coach Wes Moore calls a timeout during an NC State women’s basketball game against visiting Charlotte, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh.
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- Latson: “UNC. Super old.
- C. King: “NC State may be the smallest. Definitely crammed in there.
- Lacey: “Probably NC State.” »
- Wood: “Georgia Tech. I hated.”
- L. King: “Probably NC State.” It’s really small and compact and it’s one way.
SOUTH BEND, IN – JANUARY 26: Ta’Niya Latson #0 of the Florida State Seminoles brings the ball down the field during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Joyce Center on January 26, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Latson: “Love and basketball, of course.”
C. King: “The Hoosiers. My dad always watched this with me.
Morgan: “Like Mike.”
Lacey: “I would say Love & Basketball.”
Harrison: “Love & Basketball or Coach Carter. »
Wood: “Love and basketball.”
Richardson: “Probably Love & Basketball or Coach Carter. »
Washenitz: “Rebound. It’s so funny.”
L. King: “Love and Basketball”.
October 24, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Pittsburgh player Liatu King during the ACC Women’s Tipoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
- Latson: “I barely eat before games, I’m so nervous. But probably a salad with salmon and rice.
- C. King: “I stay pretty basic. I just eat buttered noodles and a baked potato with sour cream.
- Morgan: “Salmon, pasta, a vegetable – and if I don’t have pasta, then potatoes. »
- Lacey: “A good garden salad with grilled chicken. I love salad and I love chicken, and I’ll add cucumbers, carrots, peppers. It is really good.”
- Harrison: “Usually salmon and mashed potatoes, something like that. A snack would be fruit, such as grapes or pineapple.
- Wood: “I make a good chicken Alfredo. »
- Richardson: “Tacos or pasta. »
- Washenitz: “Carbohydrates, like some pastas. »
- L. King: “I really like eating pasta. I think it just helps give me energy. I don’t know, maybe it’s something I tell myself. But I really like pasta with chicken, and you know, throwing some veggies in there somewhere. And then I also like to have some kind of bread.
March 31, 2023; Dallas, Texas, United States; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Cayla King (22) claps hands with center Elizabeth Kitley (33) during a stoppage in play against the LSU Lady Tigers in the second half in the semifinals of the women’s final four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
- Latson: “Stream us some more. Stream us like guys. I feel like it’s really important to us. Take us there.
- C. King: “As much as they can, just try to bring more games to ESPN. We were lucky and we have six or seven this year. I think if you make more games readily available – because sometimes they’re on (ACC Network Extra), which even my family can’t find what channel they’re on – but I think if you put them out there and make Things that are easy to watch, people will watch.
- Morgan: “Broadcast it on more major channels. ESPN and all that. It will help, for sure.
- Lacey: “Advertise more. Once people put women’s basketball on the map, it’s hard to ignore. Like this year’s national championship game, there were so many views and streamers, the most ever, because people hyped it so much… Put the spotlight on women’s basketball, that It’s not boring, just take the time to watch it and you’ll understand why it’s so exciting.
- Harrison: “I think they’ve already done a lot to improve it and I think it continues to grow as we speak. I mean, last year’s March Madness is just one example.
- Wood: “Men have shoes, they have this, they have that, everything. For women, you don’t get hands on it, but people aren’t as involved in the process. Little things matter…I feel like investing in us is truly the biggest thing the NCAA can do for us.
- Richardson: “I feel like the NCAA can do a lot more publicity for women’s sports. »
- Washenitz: “I think the NCAA should get better at just giving men equal opportunities, from a television perspective. I know men are a bit more preferred when it comes to spending time on television.
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 24: Jasmyne Roberts #4 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates with Lashae Dwyer #13 of the Miami Hurricanes after a game against the Villanova Wildcats in the Sweet 16 round of the LA Women’s Basketball Tournament. NCAA at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on MARCH 24: March 24, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
- Latson: “I like the pink NC State jerseys. I don’t really like Adidas, but I like theirs.
- C. King: “I remember liking Duke’s black uniforms last year. NC State has some cool ones. Adidas has a retro jersey for Miami, I like them.
- Morgan: “Miami, of course.”
- Lacey: “I think the Louisville ones are pretty cool. I like the way it’s cut.
- Harrison: “I can’t really pinpoint one, but I think all the Nike jerseys are pretty fiery.”
- Wood: “UNC. I like Jordan’s stuff.
- Washenitz: “I like the North Carolina one, and so does Duke. They are both classics.
- L. King: “I like UNC jerseys. Miami’s pink jerseys too.
