Auburn forward Johni Broome announced Thursday on Instagram that he will declare for the 2025 NBA draft after five seasons in college.
Broome was a consensus first-team All-American, averaging 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 blocks on 51% shooting from the field this past season. He joined Charles Barkley (1984) and Chris Porter (1999) as the only Tigers players to win SEC Player of the Year.
The 6-foot-10 standout is the only player in history to tally at least 2,500 points, 1,500 rebounds and 400 blocked shots in a career. He set Auburn single-season program records for rebounds (389) and double-doubles (21) as a fifth-year senior.
Broome is considered a potential first-round pick this year after a dazzling year with the Tigers. He established himself as one of the most dominant big men in the country, with his ability in the post, rebounding and toughness on a nightly basis.
The 22-year-old previously tested the predraft process in 2023 after working out for teams and competing in the draft combine and G League Elite Camp. He ultimately ...
