He might be in a little bit of pain, but there was no way Johni Broome was going to miss this one. That's right, Auburn is taking on SEC rival Florida in the Final Four, as there's a trip to the title game on the line in this one.
In the Elite Eight, Broome scared everyone midway through the second half when he took a hard fall, hurting his elbow. It looked like a serious injury, but he was only out for a little while. Since then, said elbow has been a major topic of conversation.
Yes, Broome is a little banged up, but he's looking to make a huge difference in the primetime matchup with the Gators. Broome is wearing a padded sleeve on his right arm, which isn't having any kind of an impact on his shooting. This is good news for Auburn and head man Bruce Pearl, no doubt:
Big factor will be the status of Auburn's Johni Broome. If he's healthy and dominant, this should be a great game. Will know early, I think, how his arm is. It is covered in a sleeve. #MarchMadness https://t.co/4ltsYs9dwx
— Aaron Bracy (@Aaron_Bracy) April 5, 2025
Auburn big man Johni Broome is good to go for the Final Four
Broome, the SEC Player of the Year, is ready to put this team on his back. Throughout the season, he has looked like arguably the best playmaker in all of college basketball. Thanks to his strong play, Auburn won the SEC regular season title and it captured the No. 1 overall seed for March Madness.
Now, the Tigers are just two wins away from winning it all. Should Auburn take down Florida, a dance with either Duke or Houston would be on the way. Broome and Cooper Flagg facing off for the national title would be unreal. First, let's see how things go against the Gators, but Broome is ready to rock.