Is Johni Broome playing today? Latest Final Four update on Auburn's star big man

Broome has a trip to the title game on his mind.
Michigan State v Auburn
Michigan State v Auburn | Alex Slitz/GettyImages

And then there were four. That's right, the 2025 NCAA Final Four has arrived and Auburn, Duke, Florida and Houston are the last teams standing. All No. 1 seeds in the Final Four? Turns out the bracketologists knew what they were doing.

With that said, Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed and SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome is dreaming of powering his team to the National Championship Game. In the Elite Eight, though, there was a massive scare when midway through the second half Broome went down with a serious-looking elbow injury.

Thankfully, however, he was only out for a little bit of time and Broome was able to return later in the game. While he's been spotted with what looks to be a brace on his right arm, he's expected to be a full go in this one despite clearly being in a little discomfort.

Auburn star Johni Broome is all set to play vs. Florida in the Final Four

As you can see in the video above, Broome is focused on getting the job done vs. the Gators. It won't be easy, however, as Florida continues to ride high after winning the SEC Tournament. Not only that, but the Gators have looked fantastic in the tournament. Yes, Texas Tech nearly took them down in the Elite Eight, but good squads know how to rally and bounce back.

As for Auburn, this team looked great against Michigan State the last time it took the hardwood. Broome had everyone worried when he took his hard fall, but the 3-pointer he drilled shortly after coming back out onto the hardwood is something people are still celebrating.

It goes without saying, but Auburn will need him to be at his best if the Tigers want to take down Florida. Just like the Tigers, the Gators have a natty on their minds. Broome knows this, which is why he'll be ready to send them home early with an Auburn win on Saturday. Only time will tell if that happens or not.