NBA draft: All-Americans Johni Broome, Ryan Kalkbrenner go early on Day 2

Johni Broome was a winner at the college level. He hopes to prove that it translates to the NBA.

The 6-foot-10, 249-pounder led Auburn to the most wins in school history. The Tigers were ranked No. 1 nationally for eight consecutive weeks and made it to the Final Four.

Why can’t Johni Broome wear his Auburn number with the 76ers?

Johni Broome led Auburn to the Final Four and piled up a trophy case full of accolades during the 2024-25 college basketball season. But after being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, Broome has had to leave behind the No. 4 jersey from his time with the Tigers.

Broome, a college force at Auburn, starts NBA journey as 2nd-round pick

Johni Broome was a college basketball headliner at Auburn, the Associated Press first-team All-American an undeniable force powering the Tigers to the Final Four.

Alabama, Auburn players land deals after 2025 NBA Draft

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The 2025 NBA Draft has come and gone. After 59 picks, Johni Broome was the only player from either of Alabama’s SEC programs to be drafted, as the Philadelphia 76ers took him 35th overall.

NBA draft: All-Americans Johni Broome, Ryan Kalkbrenner go early on Day 2

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK — Johni Broome is like most basketball players, dreaming of being drafted as a kid and then working hard enough to make it possible. So the fact that it didn’t happen until the second round and a second day wasn’t going to dampen his enthusiasm. The Auburn All-American was taken by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 35 selection on Thursday night, five picks into the second round. “Being here, this…