US EditionNBA Draft: Sixers Select Auburn Big Man Johni Broome
- On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers used their second-round pick, number 35 overall, to draft Auburn center Johni Broome in the 2025 NBA Draft.
- After spending two seasons at Morehead State, Broome joined Auburn, where he took advantage of an additional year of eligibility before entering the draft, during which he was widely expected to go undrafted.
- Last season, he guided Auburn to a 32-6 finish, securing the SEC regular-season title and reaching the Final Four, while posting averages of 18.6 points, 10.8 boards, and 2.1 blocks per game.
- Broome mentioned that he pulled down nearly 11 rebounds per contest this season and expressed confidence in the 76ers, stating they made a strong pick by selecting him.
- The Sixers aim to develop Broome as a rotation big man behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, continuing their strategy of drafting centers in the second round.
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Johni Broome was a college force at Auburn. He'll start his NBA journey as a 2nd-round draft 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.
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NBA Draft: Sixers select Auburn big man Johni Broome
After the expected run on youth at the top of the NBA Draft Wednesday, the 76ers went about as far as they could go in the other direction Thursday night. With the 35th overall pick, the Sixers selected Auburn center Johni Broome to add to a frontcourt that could use some fresh bodies. Broome turns 23 in July. The native of Plant City, Fla., stands 6-foot-9, 249 pounds. He played two seasons at Morehead State and three at Auburn for a total of 1…
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