On Wednesday night, the Auburn Tigers got some massive news surrounding their 2024-25 roster, as star forward Johni Broome announced that he would return next season to use his final year of collegiate eligibility.
A big win for the Tigers, Broome was one of the SEC’s top frontcourt players this past season, averaging 16.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.2 APG, and 2.2 BPG across 35 games, 34 of which he started. Broome also shot 54.8% FG, 35.4% 3pter, and 61.5% free throws for the year, receiving honors including First Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defense.
Over the last two seasons, Broome has also averaged a combined 15.3 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.8 APG, and 2.3 BPG for the Tigers, as well as having led Auburn in scoring each year, as well as rebounding and blocked shots. During that stretch, Broome has also shot a combined 53.8% from the field while starting in 67-of-68 games.
A mainstay of Auburn’s frontcourt the last two seasons, Broome will likely now enter the 2024-25 season as a legit SEC Player of the Year candidate, and could very easily be in the mix for a few awards on the national level.
BREAKING: Auburn All-American center Johni Broome will return for the 2024-25 season, he announced🦅https://t.co/E5fTYz0bD2 pic.twitter.com/xMLIAV80nD
— On3 (@On3sports) April 17, 2024
Simply put, this is a significant win for the 2024-25 Auburn Tigers, as they will be led by one of the top frontcourt players in all of college basketball.